Backend Engineer

TL;DR

Backend Engineer (Go): Working on mission-critical, data-intensive applications, taking ownership of the full software engineering lifecycle. Focus on architecting and implementing microservices-based solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams, balancing speed and quality.

Location: Remote, UK

Company

hirify.global is known for its engineering excellence and fast-moving, collaborative culture.

What you will do

• Take ownership of the full software engineering lifecycle, including design, development, and implementation.
• Leverage modern technologies like AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Kafka.
• Architect and implement microservices-based solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute ideas and help shape solutions.
• Help unblock teammates, share knowledge, and refactor where needed.

Requirements

• Significant professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend systems.
• Proficiency in Go / Golang and proven expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Experience with end-to-end software engineering, including system design and architecture.
• Hands-on experience working on complex, data-intensive applications.
• A product-focused mindset and familiarity with working in technology-driven organisations or start-ups.

Nice to have

• Hands-on skills in Kafka, Cassandra, gRPC, and microservices architecture will also be beneficial, as well as experience contributing to open-source projects

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-moving, collaborative culture.
• Autonomy, impact, and smart decision-making.