Senior Backend Engineer (Go)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Go): Architecting and implementing core features of the Central API and associated systems with an accent on API design, database performance, and scalability. Focus on ensuring security best practices, driving architectural decisions, and delivering software that directly supports strategic business outcomes.

Location: Hybrid (Utrecht, Netherlands), requiring 3 days at the office in Utrecht Central Station and 2 days remote.

Company

hirify.global builds next-generation connectivity and cybersecurity technology, offering a platform for secure, peer-to-peer virtual networks.

What you will do

• Define and document new API endpoints and implement business logic in Go.
• Design and maintain public service interfaces for high performance and availability.
• Work with PostgreSQL, Redis, PubSub, and OpenFGA to power Central features.
• Implement user-facing features using Vue.js when needed.
• Collaborate on API design to support internal UI and public API consumers.
• Utilize best practices for securing public services and work with automated testing.

Requirements

• Senior level experience building and owning distributed systems at scale.
• Advanced knowledge of Go service development and best practices.
• Proficiency in modern web technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS) and frontend frameworks (Vue.js/React).
• Extensive experience integrating with and extending backend REST APIs.
• History of applying best practices for security in public services.
• Ability to write technical documentation and communicate effectively.

Nice to have

• Experience in a startup or fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with an equity compensation package.
• Hybrid work environment supporting flexibility and in-person collaboration.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• 25 holiday days PTO per year and flexible work hours.
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission fixing secure connectivity worldwide.
• Direct influence on platform direction in a product-led tech scale-up.