Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Python): Building and optimizing modular, scalable, and performant backend systems with an accent on API design, software engineering best practices, and identifying root causes of system issues. Focus on working across the full software development lifecycle and contributing to product decisions in a cross-functional team.

Location: Hybrid, with encouragement to work at least 2 days a week in London, Athens, or Cyprus offices. 45 work-from-anywhere days per year.

Company

hirify.global is a smart saving and investing app helping over 2 million people in 10 European markets grow their money using clever automation and AI.

What you will do

• Create and design modular, scalable, testable, and performant systems which interface via well-defined endpoints.
• Identify root causes of system issues and determine short and long-term resolutions.
• Adapt to building new and novel products, shipping fast and iterating based on feedback.
• Work and intervene across the entire software development lifecycle.
• Provide guidance to and mentor more junior team members.
• Share product insights with stakeholders and challenge product decisions.

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of working experience as a Software Engineer.
• High level of pragmatism and strong planning and prioritization skills.
• Experience in working within a cross-functional, collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to clearly and concisely communicate about complex technical, architectural, and/or organizational challenges.
• Comfortable working with both strongly and dynamically typed languages, including Python.
• Self-motivated and self-managing, with excellent organizational skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Own part of the company you're helping grow through stock options.
• Private health insurance and annual training budget.
• Flexible hybrid approach to remote working with offices in London, Athens, and Cyprus.
• 45 work-from-anywhere days annually.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• 2 weeks sabbatical after 4 years of service.
• Enhanced parental leave and 1 paid volunteering day annually.
• Annual team trip to a surprise destination.

Hiring process

• 30 min. Call with Talent Acquisition Team.
• 45 min. Call with Engineering Lead (brief technical discussion).
• 120 min. Live Coding Call with Engineers (System Design exercise and Implementation phase).
• 30 min. Team Call with Product Manager and Senior Engineering Manager.
• Offer.