Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (AI, PHP, NodeJS, Python): Designing and building scalable backend services and architecting new systems with an accent on performance, scalability, and AI integration for automating complex workflows. Focus on leveraging AI and LLMs to enhance user experience and developing intelligent features within a microservices architecture.

Location: Fully remote, work from anywhere globally, with optional expenses-paid trips to HQ for meetups.

Salary: €42,000–€56,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a shipping and fulfillment platform that helps merchants automate their entire shipping workflow, connecting with e-commerce platforms and multiple couriers.

What you will do

• Design scalable systems and architect backend services.
• Code and lead technical design, exploring creative AI applications.
• Leverage AI and LLMs to automate workflows and enhance user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Product and Design teams.
• Optimize for performance and scalability, handling millions of shipments monthly.
• Build with quality and ensure comprehensive testing.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in web development (full-stack or backend-heavy).
• Strong knowledge of PHP (Laravel or similar); experience with NodeJS and Python is a plus.
• Solid understanding of system design, clean architecture, and engineering trade-offs.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Problem-solver mindset and comfortable in a fast-paced, distributed team.
• Experience working on SaaS products or platforms is highly valued.
• Experience with AI/ML integration, LLMs, or intelligent automation is a strong plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Continuous learning with a yearly learning budget and AI tools like GitHub Copilot.
• Remote flexibility, encouraging knowledge-sharing and onsite meetups.
• Clear career growth paths and structured goals with continuous feedback.
• Perks include meal vouchers, no clock-in/out policy, and a one-time home office allowance.
• Company welfare and mental healthcare.

Hiring process

• Interview with the People & Culture team to assess cultural fit.
• High-level technical interview with a Team Leader.
• Technical skills assessment, including a practical live coding challenge.