TL;DR

Senior Fullstack Engineer (Java/React): Building and optimizing an education technology platform with new Java services and a React frontend with an accent on strong domain design, API integration, and system scalability. Focus on evolving architecture, integrating new Java services with existing PHP systems, and ensuring a smooth, performant user experience.

Location: Remote with UK timezone overlap required

Compensation: Highly competitive + bonus upside

Company

%hirify_global% is an education technology platform connecting teachers with students globally, backed by $15m in Series A funding, on a mission to make world-class education accessible to all.

What you will do

Design and build end-to-end product features across Java services and the React frontend.
Implement reusable React components and screens, wire them to APIs, and ensure a smooth, performant user experience.
Work with existing PHP systems and help shape their evolution and integration into the new architecture.
Model domains, define boundaries, and contribute to architectural decisions.
Own your work beyond delivery, including build pipelines, observability, and production behavior.
Improve performance, reliability, and security as the platform scales.

Requirements

7+ years commercial experience as a Software Engineer.
Strong full-stack engineering experience, including Java (or similar strongly typed backend language) and modern frontend development with React and TypeScript.
Understanding of engineering fundamentals over specific frameworks.
Fluency in Domain-Driven Design (DDD) concepts.
Experience with modern engineering practices, including version control, CI/CD, containerised development, and cloud environments (AWS ideal).
Clear, thoughtful communication, working well in a remote-first, async-friendly environment.
Ability to work with a UK timezone overlap required.

Culture & Benefits

Opportunity to make a real impact on the future of education.
Work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with career acceleration.
Collaborative and supportive culture with a global team across 15+ countries.
Values focused on integrity, self-awareness, excellence, learning from mistakes, and teamwork.

Hiring process

CV Screening by an engineer to assess technical foundation and alignment.
Screening Call to learn more about the company and explore motivations.
Take-home Coding Exercise to assess practical engineering skills.
Technical Interview to deep dive into engineering approach and systems thinking.
Culture & Collaboration Interview to ensure strong alignment with company values.