Backend Engineer - Platform (DevOps)

TL;DR

Backend Engineer - Platform (DevOps): Designing and maintaining core technical components and infrastructure to empower engineers, focusing on developer experience, automation, and scaling engineering platforms.

Location: Hybrid in Paris, France, with 2 remote days a week and 1 remote work week per quarter.

Company

hirify.global is a global marketplace for refurbished devices focused on making tech reliable, affordable, and sustainable with less environmental impact.

What you will do

• Build and improve the full toolchain for backend, frontend, mobile, and data engineers, from local development to production.
• Eliminate repetitive tasks and manual processes through automation, ensuring alignment on code, configuration, and deployment standards.
• Collaborate closely with Product teams, Staff Engineers, QA, and Chapters to understand needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Propose, design, and implement enhancements to boost productivity, reliability, and scalability of engineering platforms.
• Lead workshops, share learnings, and present at Platform Chapter meetings to promote best practices and foster continuous improvement.
• Optimize tools and systems to support fast-growing teams and ambitious projects.

Requirements

• Possess deep expertise in Python, Bash, or Go, with a strong command of infrastructure tools such as Kubernetes, CI/CD systems, and cloud platforms (GCP/AWS).
• Bring proven experience in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable developer platforms, and be comfortable working across both backend and frontend frameworks.
• Be passionate about automation, developer productivity, and modern release engineering (DevOps Mindset).
• Inspire others, lead by example, and thrive in cross-functional teams, helping them adopt new tools and best practices.
• Be able to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences, and enjoy mentoring and knowledge sharing.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work environment where your day-to-day makes an impact on the planet.
• Hybrid work environment, with 2 remote days a week and 1 remote work week per quarter, plus 3 flex days.
• Employee Resource Groups, including mentorship programs, comprehensive accessibility policies, and cultural competency training.
• Impact-driven work with hands-on career development in an innovative, driven, and fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to hiring and supporting diverse teams from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Hiring process

• Call with Tech Talent Acquisition Partner (1 hour).
• Technical interviews covering coding, testing, system design, APIs, and infrastructure knowledge.
• Technical Leadership interview.
• Meet your manager.
• Interview focused on hirify.global values.