Experienced Backend Engineer

TL;DR

Experienced Backend Engineer (Backend): Building and operating efficient, loosely coupled backend services with an accent on security, privacy-by-design, and service-oriented architecture. Focus on designing scalable, maintainable systems and collaborating in an agile, international team environment.

Location: Hybrid in Paris office with 3 days onsite (Monday mandatory)

Company

hirify.global is a global marketplace for refurbished devices focused on reducing environmental impact by providing affordable, reliable tech with significantly lower carbon emissions.

What you will do

• Build and operate backend services with high cohesion and low coupling in a distributed architecture.
• Work in an agile "build it and run it" environment owning product lifecycle from development to support.
• Collaborate closely with squad members and staff engineers to align technical direction.
• Produce clean, consistent, and well-organized code supporting security and privacy by design.
• Participate in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within backend and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Location: Hybrid work in Paris office, 3 days per week onsite, Monday mandatory
• English: Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing
• Experience with Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Celery, Golang, and backend technologies.
• Familiarity with distributed systems, service-oriented architecture, and cloud infrastructure (GCP, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Ability to work collaboratively in an international, agile team environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work environment focused on environmental impact.
• Hybrid work policy with remote flexibility and flex days.
• Employee resource groups, mentorship programs, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Supportive environment encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds and accommodations during hiring process.

Hiring process

• Initial call with tech talent acquisition specialist.
• Coding and testing interview (1 hour).
• System design and data interview (45 minutes each).
• Technical leadership interview (1 hour).
• Coffee chat with engineering manager.
• Values fit interview.