Lead Software Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Lead Software Engineer (Java): Building and improving core platform backend services using Java with an accent on technical mentorship, leading architectural decisions, and ensuring software quality. Focus on defining product roadmaps, balancing technical debt with feature delivery, and maintaining system reliability through CI/CD and SLOs/SLAs.

Location: Remote (Global)

Company

hirify.global is an open-source platform company dedicated to simplifying orchestration and automation for complex workflows.

What you will do

• Build and improve the core platform backend using Java.
• Craft scalable enterprise solutions.
• Lead engineers, conduct code reviews, unblock developers, and provide technical mentorship.
• Act as a translator between technical and non-technical departments, defining roadmaps and balancing technical debt with feature delivery.
• Own the quality of the software, overseeing CI/CD pipelines and defining SLOs/SLAs.
• Work closely with customers to understand and resolve their pain points.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in backend (Java).
• Ability to lead major architecture decisions and drive key initiatives.
• Strong experience with testing, automation, and agile development practices.
• Ability to work well both independently and remotely.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, in English.

Nice to have

• Contributed to or maintained an open-source project.
• Experience with front-end technology (like Vue.js or React), allowing for full-stack feature development.
• Experience with high performance applications or Micronaut.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and public cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Experience working with high-performance, distributed systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first company, work from anywhere with access to coworking spaces worldwide.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
• Home office setup provided.
• Work in an environment where speed, agility, and delivering customer value are top priorities.

Hiring process

• Intro call with the hiring manager (30 min).
• Technical test (2 hours, homework done asynchronously).
• Team chat with two future colleagues (30 min).
• Final discussion with one of the co-founders (30 min).