Senior Backend Engineer (Java/Kubernetes)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Java/Kubernetes): Building core backend services for hirify.global’s internal Cloud Platform with an accent on deploying, scaling, and operating infrastructure and product services. Focus on architecting new services, implementing GitOps workflows, and ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability at hirify.global’s scale.

Location: Hybrid in San Francisco, California, United States (expect to come into the office 3 days a week).

Salary: $210,000 – $240,000

Company

hirify.global is the world’s leading API platform, used by over 40 million developers and 500,000 organizations, headquartered in San Francisco.

What you will do

• Design and develop backend services in Java and Spring Boot to support hirify.global’s internal Cloud Platform.
• Architect new services that manage service deployment, lifecycle, and scaling across Kubernetes clusters.
• Implement GitOps workflows (ArgoCD) to support continuous delivery and integrate with cloud-native tooling such as Istio, Helm, and Terraform.
• Apply strong software engineering practices: testing, code reviews, and CI/CD.
• Ensure performance, reliability, and scalability of services that run at hirify.global’s scale.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Cloud Architects, DevOps engineers, and product teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate (JPA).
• Proven experience designing and maintaining APIs and distributed backend services.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Argo, Istio, and Terraform.
• Strong understanding of software design principles (scalability, extensibility, resilience).
• Proficiency with Git and Gitflow workflows.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong security mindset.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with 3 days in office.
• Comprehensive benefits including full medical coverage, flexible PTO, and wellness reimbursement.
• Monthly lunch stipend.
• Wellness programs for physical and mental health.
• Donation-matching program.
• Inclusive work culture valuing transparency and honest communication.