Junior Backend Developer (Go)

TL;DR

Junior Backend Developer (Go): Building and optimizing backend services for a streaming guide, focusing on integrating video ads, enhancing response times, and optimizing recommender engine click-through rates. Focus on coding in Go, infrastructure management like monitoring, deployment, and debugging, and solving challenges related to high-load systems.

Location: On-site in Berlin

Company

hirify.global's mission is to propel hirify.global.com to become the premier streaming guide worldwide.

What you will do

• Code in Go to integrate video ads and fortify against scraping.
• Enhance response times and optimize the click-through rate for the recommender engine.
• Gradually assume infrastructure management responsibilities, including monitoring, deployment, and debugging.
• Work predominantly with Golang and Kubernetes, interfacing with GRPC APIs.
• Utilise databases like Scylla and Elasticsearch to ensure seamless operation under high loads.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Go, including concepts like goroutines, web server creation, and API consumption, is essential.
• Natural curiosity and enjoyment in exploring technology.
• Share code samples or your GitHub profile showcasing your work.
• Share a passion for movies and shows.

Culture & Benefits

• Support for your career growth as a developer.
• Opportunity to work in a nice office environment in Berlin.
• Company culture values attitude, values, and personality over hard skills.
• Environment that appreciates film and media enthusiasts.
• Provision of anything required to fulfill your needs.

Hiring process

• Initial chat with the Talent team.
• Discussion with the hiring manager or SVP of Engineering to assess cultural alignment.
• A collaborative 1.5-hour coding challenge where you will tackle fictional functionalities and code on your machine.