Senior Backend Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer: Building and maintaining scalable backend services primarily in Golang on Google Cloud Platform with an accent on system design, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure. Focus on designing reliable, secure, and scalable backend systems that support account management and entitlements for individual and enterprise users.

Location: Full time based in Stockholm, Sweden

Company

hirify.global is a global innovator blending technology and soundtracking with a startup mentality, operating from multiple international offices including Stockholm HQ.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Golang on GCP.
• Champion technical excellence in system design, deployment, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to deliver seamless React/Next.js interfaces.
• Partner with enterprise, commercial, and product teams to define requirements and prioritize features.
• Communicate technical plans and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Must be based in Stockholm or able to work onsite.
• 5+ years experience building and maintaining backend systems.
• Proven experience in backend languages such as Java, Node.js, Kotlin, or Go.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and system design principles.
• Experience with cloud environments, preferably GCP.
• Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines.

Culture & Benefits

• Strong engineering culture with openness and collaboration.
• Regular pair and mob programming sessions.
• Dedicated hack weeks for experimentation and learning.
• Focus on knowledge sharing and team direction in a fast-moving environment.