Senior Software Engineer (Backend/Big Data/AWS/Kubernetes)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Backend/Big Data/AWS/Kubernetes): Designing and scaling large-scale, data-intensive backend systems and REST APIs with an accent on distributed data pipelines, high-throughput performance, and cloud-native architectures. Focus on optimizing production workloads on Kubernetes, processing massive datasets with Spark/Kafka, and improving system reliability across microservices.

Location: Remote globally, with an expectation to align working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours.

Company

hirify.global is a market-leading SaaS company transforming Sales Performance Management (SPM) by empowering revenue leaders with cutting-edge solutions for go-to-market strategies and seller performance.

What you will do

• Design, build, and scale new features for REST APIs and large-scale, high-volume data processing pipelines.
• Architect and optimize backend services for high throughput and low-latency performance.
• Develop data-intensive and event-driven applications using Python, Typescript, Spark, and AWS-native services.
• Work with Spark, EMR, Glue, or Kafka to process and transform very large datasets.
• Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability across microservices and cloud infrastructure.
• Mentor developers, guide code reviews, and raise engineering quality standards.
• Automate deployments and CI/CD using Terraform, Serverless Framework, and Kubernetes-based workflows.

Requirements

• 7+ years of backend or full-stack engineering experience with a strong backend focus.
• 7+ years of hands-on Python experience (APIs, automation, large-scale data pipelines).
• 3+ years working with Typescript/Node.js.
• Advanced experience with AWS (EC2, EKS, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, Step Functions, etc.).
• Strong practical experience deploying and optimizing production workloads on Kubernetes.
• Proven experience with large datasets, distributed computing, and batch or stream processing using Spark, Dask, EMR, Glue, or Kafka.
• Solid understanding of system design, distributed systems, scalability patterns, and cloud architecture.
• Strong business-level English proficiency to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to align working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours.

Culture & Benefits

• Market-leading compensation package.
• Wellness programs and comprehensive employee insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life).
• Remote work flexibility and a results-driven work culture.
• Opportunity to work with the latest tools and technologies in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Annual time off in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Global connected culture with hubs in Romania, UK, US, Canada, fostering continuous development.