Backend Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Elixir): Building and optimizing high-load backend services and APIs for a global HR platform with an accent on API design, performance, scalability, and maintainability. Focus on leading cross-team initiatives, providing technical feedback on product, and mentoring other engineers.

Location: Anywhere in the World

Salary: $53,300–$119,850 USD

Company

hirify.global is a product company developing a global HR platform to help organizations manage international teams compliantly.

What you will do

• Lead the development of major team-scoped projects and participate in cross-team initiatives.
• Actively participate in product work by providing feedback and suggesting solutions.
• Design and implement APIs with performance, scalability, and maintainability in mind.
• Maintain a good understanding of the team’s domain from both product and engineering sides.
• Provide feedback on code reviews and contribute to the shared codebase.
• Mentor and provide guidance to other engineers.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a Backend Engineer with Elixir, including building, shipping, and maintaining complex software.
• Experience with Postgres (or similar databases).
• Experience with CI/CD (GitLab, Github, Jenkins or similar).
• English: B2+ required (CV and application must be submitted in English).

Nice to have

• Kubernetes, Docker, AWS.
• Nextjs, React, Vue, Angular.

Culture & Benefits

• Work from anywhere with flexible paid time off and working hours.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave and mental health support services.
• Stock options, learning budget, home office budget, and IT equipment.
• Supportive and kind work environment with a strong team of experienced engineers.
• Emphasis on life-work balance and asynchronous work culture.

Hiring process

• Initial interview with a recruiter.
• Interview with an Engineering Leader.
• Asynchronous code exercise and review.
• Interviews with engineering team members.
• Bar Raiser Interview and Executive Interview with VP of Engineering.