Software Development Engineer III (React + Node.js/Kotlin/Java)

TL;DR

Software Development Engineer III (React + Node.js/Kotlin/Java): Building customer‑facing features and optimized next-generation workflows for Escapia, grounded in targeted data analysis and direct customer feedback with an accent on domain‑driven design, event streaming, and rock-solid APIs. Focus on challenging problem spaces like payment processing, search optimization, and guest management to advance a large, mature product into cloud‑native services.

Location: China - Guangdong - Shenzhen

Company

hirify.global brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere by designing cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and by creating groundbreaking solutions for partners.

What you will do

• Architect React app structure enabling intuitive reservation, availability, payment, and guest management flows.
• Design GraphQL schemas and REST fallbacks rooted in domain‑driven boundaries to support search optimization & workflow orchestration.
• Build Node.js BFF & Kotlin services for property management, payment processing, search relevance, guest lifecycle, and efficiency features leveraging event streaming where valuable.
• Optimize performance guided by Core Web Vitals & real user metrics.
• Define testing strategy and enforce quality gates in CI.
• Mentor SDE I/II engineers fostering T‑shaped growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years frontend or full‑stack experience.
• Deep React (hooks, Suspense basics, performance profiling, composition) knowledge.
• Advanced TypeScript skills.
• Backend Node.js or Kotlin/Java production API experience.
• GraphQL design & resolver optimization skills.
• Effective architectural communication skills.

Nice to have

• GraphQL schema/resolver implementation (Apollo).
• Node.js backend (Express/Fastify/NestJS).
• Performance profiling.
• Kotlin or Java service development experience.
• AWS experience.
• Docker & feature flag systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Open culture where everyone belongs and differences are celebrated.
• Full benefits package, including exciting travel perks and generous time-off.
• Flexible work model and career development resources.
• Reward employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey.
• Inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce.