Intermediate Backend Engineer (Python)

TL;DR

Intermediate Backend Engineer (Python): Develop fast, secure, and easy-to-use APIs and integrations for a SaaS workforce management platform with an accent on microservices architecture, API design, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on building high-quality backend services supporting global payroll, benefits, and compliance systems.

Location: Shanghai office or remote within China

Company

hirify.global builds infrastructure to power borderless teams by enabling compliant global hiring, payroll, benefits, and tax management through technology.

What you will do

• Develop fast, secure, and user-friendly APIs consumed by frontend and backend applications
• Build effective integrations with third-party software and other applications
• Collaborate within a cross-functional squad including frontend, backend, QA engineers, product managers, and designers

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of software development experience
• Strong Python skills and experience with frameworks, preferably FastAPI
• Experience implementing microservices
• Knowledge of API design: REST, gRPC, GraphQL, and API documentation tools like OpenAPI and Swagger
• Good command of SQL
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English

Nice to have

• Experience with custom-built SaaS products
• Knowledge or experience in online payment, payroll, or invoicing domains
• Some experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Awareness of security and application performance constraints
• Curiosity and drive for continuous improvement

Culture & Benefits

• Growing international engineering team across Asia and Europe
• Collaborative environment fostering personal development and technical excellence
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and technologies
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Remote-first or hybrid work environment with ability to work abroad short-term
• Provision of necessary hardware from day one