TL;DR

Lead Backend Engineer (Trust and Safety): Building and optimizing detection tools for a marketplace platform with an accent on safeguarding users from harmful content and transforming monoliths into component-based services. Focus on ensuring platform integrity, driving technical initiatives, and developing reliable, scalable backend solutions.

Location: Hybrid in Kaunas or Vilnius, Lithuania. Option to spend up to 90 days per year on workation, with up to 21 days outside the EU.

Salary: €6,542–€8,842 gross per month.

Company

%hirify_global% is Europe's leading platform for second-hand fashion, connecting millions of members across 20+ markets, with headquarters in Vilnius, Lithuania.

What you will do

Lead and contribute to team and domain-level initiatives in the Trust and Safety product team.
Design and implement detection tools to safeguard users from harmful content on the platform.
Transform large monoliths into smaller, component-based services.
Monitor and ensure the reliability of your code, actively engaging during incidents and post mortems.
Provide mentorship and support to engineers to foster their professional development.

Requirements

Work experience in developing detection automation.
Driven by curiosity to explore and master new technologies and concepts.
Committed to writing clean, maintainable code with a focus on accuracy and quality.
Strong inclination to collaborate with team members, share knowledge, and foster a positive, cooperative environment.
Willing to take the lead in addressing issues and driving improvements, even without explicit direction.
English: C1+ required (great communicator, able to get your point across in spoken and written English).

Nice to have

Experience with automated image detection at scale.

Culture & Benefits

Opportunity to benefit from a share options programme.
25 working days of holiday.
Home office support including IT workstation equipment and a personal budget of up to €540 for furniture.
Private health insurance and mental/emotional health support through the Mindletic app.
Hybrid workplace model where 2 days in office are recommended but not enforced.
Annual learning budget to support professional growth through courses, certifications, and workshops.
Dog-friendly office.