Senior Software Engineer (Backend, AI)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Backend, AI): Building and optimizing high-load backend services and APIs using AWS Serverless technologies with an accent on Node.js, TypeScript, and microservices architecture. Focus on driving best practices in DevSecOps, CI/CD, and automated testing strategies, and contributing to an AI-driven product intelligence platform.

Location: UK based role – 1 day every other week in Manchester office. Work from anywhere up to 4 weeks a year.

Salary: up to £65,000

Company

hirify.global is a Private Equity/Venture Capital backed SaaS business providing a market-leading product intelligence platform to help manufacturers and retailers understand consumer preferences.

What you will do

• Contribute to backend development of hirify.global Platform and APIs using AWS Serverless technologies (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB) with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Write, review, and maintain high-quality code, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver complex technical tasks.
• Drive best practices in software engineering, including DevSecOps, CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Mentor and support engineers, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Identify and address technical debt, balancing feature development with long-term system improvements.
• Research and evaluate new technologies, contributing to technical strategy and aligning backend development with business objectives.

Requirements

• Solid experience with Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, and microservices for building scalable APIs and services.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS serverless architecture (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, EventBridge, Cognito, SQS/SNS).
• Comfortable with software design principles like SOLID and common design patterns.
• Ability to write and maintain Infrastructure as Code using CDK in TypeScript, with experience in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or AWS CodePipeline).
• Proficient in mentoring engineers, driving best practices, and making informed technical decisions.
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience with React or Next.js.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model.
• Company paid medical cashplan and enhanced annual leave.
• Opportunity to work from anywhere up to 4 weeks a year.
• Access to global benefits and reward platform, and well-being support.
• Life Assurance, day off on your birthday, and volunteering day.
• Enhanced parental leave.

Hiring process

• Talent Selection process focused on mutual, fair, and transparent dialogue.
• Opportunity to engage with potential Line Manager and Team Members.
• Showcase skills in a live task and visit the Manchester HQ.