Senior Software Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Java): Design, develop, and maintain scalable and performant backend services and APIs for online identity, domain management, and DNS queries with an accent on architectural decisions, technical excellence, and collaboration. Focus on building and operating foundational services, ensuring simplicity, security, and reliability for millions of creators, and mentoring junior engineers.

Location: Hybrid role working from our New York City office 3 days per week.

Salary: $128,500 – $231,500 USD

Company

hirify.global is a design-driven platform empowering entrepreneurs to build brands and businesses online through websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and performant backend services and APIs using Java.
• Lead technical design discussions, propose solutions, and make informed architectural decisions.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Set a standard of technical excellence through RFC reviews and the code review process.
• Mentor junior engineers, share knowledge, and foster a culture of technical excellence within the team.

Requirements

• 7+ years of backend software development, building scalable and distributed systems in cloud environments (e.g., GCP, AWS).
• 4+ years of development experience in Java and Spring.
• Experience with relational or NoSQL databases such as CockroachDB, MongoDB.
• Familiarity with queuing or streaming technologies such as Kafka, Pub/Sub, AMQP.
• Understanding of how a domain works (DNS, TLDs, domain registration processes, WHOIS) is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible paid time off and 12 weeks paid parental leave and family care leave.
• Choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums, fertility, and adoption benefits.
• Retirement benefits with employer match and education reimbursement.
• Dog-friendly workplace with free lunch, snacks, and a private rooftop.
• Regular team outings and hack weeks twice per year.
• Inclusive environment that's psychologically safe and encourages learning with personalized career growth plans.