Backend Software Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Backend Software Engineer (Fintech): Building secure and scalable backend systems for financial transactions with an accent on system scalability, distributed architecture, and real-time performance. Focus on handling millions of requests, high concurrency, and real-world financial transactions.

Location: On-site in Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Company

hirify.global is a global platform revolutionizing access to performance-based capital, empowering individuals to rise.

What you will do

• Design and build scalable backend systems to handle high-load, low-latency environments.
• Develop and maintain modular microservices that connect with internal APIs, databases, and third-party platforms.
• Optimize database performance on large datasets (MySQL/PostgreSQL) using indexing, partitioning, and sharding.
• Implement efficient caching strategies with Redis to reduce response times and system load.
• Collaborate with SRE and DevOps teams to maintain robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Contribute to backend architectural decisions, refactoring plans, and technology stack evolution.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in PHP (Laravel) and RESTful API development.
• Proficient with MySQL/PostgreSQL including query optimization and large-volume data operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in Redis or similar caching technologies.
• Experience handling high-traffic systems and scaling backend infrastructure under load.
• Solid understanding of system design principles, microservices, and queue-based architectures.

Nice to have

• Strong security awareness — understanding of OWASP guidelines and best practices for securing backend services.
• A mindset for continuous performance tuning and cost-optimization in cloud-native environments.
• Passion for clean code, modular architecture, and mentoring peers in backend craftsmanship.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to game zone and relaxation areas.
• Quarterly outings and team events.
• Learning allowances and curated micro-learning tracks.
• Food and Beverage
• Entertainment
• Employee Centric Policies

Hiring process

• 30 minute HR interview with the Talent Acquisition team member.
• 45 minute Technical Get-To-Know-You Session (with talent acquisition team & department front line manager).
• 60-minute Final Interview Session (with head of department & talent acquisition lead).