Senior Backend Engineer (Clojure)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Clojure): Building and optimizing high-throughput, low-latency backend services for a travel platform with an accent on API design, system performance, reliability, and observability. Focus on leading technical discussions, improving existing codebase quality, and collaborating to deliver scalable solutions.

Location: Remote from Germany, with optional office presence in Berlin. Visa assistance and relocation support to Germany are provided for international candidates.

Salary: €64,000–€75,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a travel company that discovers and shares the best travel deals, operating in 10 international markets with a crew of over 160 passionate individuals.

What you will do

• Architect, design, and implement backend services in Clojure.
• Build scalable APIs and services to support high-throughput, low-latency applications.
• Improve system performance, reliability, and observability.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver well-designed solutions.
• Maintain and improve existing codebase with a focus on quality and long-term maintainability.
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to best practices, tooling, and architecture.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Working experience in Clojure or a strong interest in learning it.
• Good understanding of functional programming principles and best practices.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and caching/key-value stores (e.g., Redis).
• Experience with event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with performance monitoring and automated testing tools.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with AWS and IaC tools such as Terraform.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and diverse work environment with transparent pay and clear salary bands.
• Emphasis on work-life balance, including workations and exclusive travel perks.
• Monthly home office allowance (€50/month) and Edenred Card (€50/month) for meals.
• Provision of a MacBook for work and personal use, plus additional equipment as needed.
• Access to wellbeing support, including free life coaches, psychologists, and nutritionists.
• Personal training budget for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Private travel insurance and corporate discounts with major brands.
• Visa assistance and relocation support to Germany for international candidates.

Hiring process

• HR Interview to get to know each other.
• Technical Deep Dive to assess skills and experience.
• Prove Your Craft with a hands-on challenge.
• Meet the Crew to check for cultural fit.
• Offer extended upon successful completion.