Senior Software Development Engineer (Java/Kotlin)

TL;DR

Senior Software Development Engineer (Java/Kotlin): Designing and building scalable distribution and supply systems for global travel platforms with an accent on pricing, inventory management, and reservation services. Focus on creating resilient integrations, mentoring engineering teams, and optimizing distributed systems architecture to handle trillions of events.

Location: Shenzhen, China

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in travel technology, powering brands that make travel accessible and memorable through cutting-edge digital solutions.

What you will do

• Collaborate across senior-level teams to define technical direction and deliver robust business solutions.
• Design complex integrations between applications, databases, and global platforms.
• Write, test, and maintain production software using customer-driven design requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and advocate for high-quality engineering practices like observability and resiliency.
• Implement architectural improvements and research frameworks to optimize system performance.
• Apply systems thinking to drive policy and process enhancements across the technology stack.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience (6+ with Master's).
• Strong proficiency in Java or Kotlin and experience driving end-to-end technical design.
• Proven ability to design scalable, moderately complex distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments and distributed architecture.
• Ability to communicate technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including travel perks and generous paid time off.
• Flexible work model with modern office environments.
• Commitment to career development with dedicated learning resources.
• Inclusive, diverse work culture that celebrates individual differences.
• Supportive environment focused on operational excellence and shared team success.