TL;DR

Backend Engineer (Go/Python): Building and optimizing APIs and backend services for data-intensive systems with an accent on scalable microservices, integration with AI/ML models, and cloud platforms. Focus on designing robust backend architectures, collaborating with AI teams, and maintaining high code quality in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Hybrid role based in Athens, Greece with flexible office attendance.

Company

%hirify_global% provides modernized global consumer research data accessible to agencies, brands, and media companies, representing views from nearly 3 billion people across 52+ countries.

What you will do

Develop and optimize backend APIs and services using Go, Python, and related technologies.
Collaborate with AI engineering teams to integrate machine learning models into backend systems.
Design and maintain scalable distributed systems, data pipelines, and microservices.
Ensure code quality through Test-Driven Development and CI/CD automation.
Work in an Agile environment using tools like JIRA and Git.
Adapt to continuous change in a growing company environment.

Requirements

Location: Must be based in or near Athens, Greece for hybrid work.
Proven backend development experience with Go, Java/C#, Ruby, or Node.js.
Experience with scalable APIs, distributed systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, asynchronous processing, REST/gRPC.
Strong collaboration skills and experience working with AI/ML teams.
English language proficiency; recruitment process conducted in English.

Culture & Benefits

25 days annual leave plus end-of-year office closures.
Flexible working hours, early Friday finishes, and work-from-anywhere options.
Family-focused benefits including enhanced parental leave and private insurance.
Accredited learning programs and international conference attendance.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with active DE&I initiatives.
Private health insurance and mobile phone contract options for Athens-based employees.