Backend Engineer (Java/Kotlin/Go)

TL;DR

Backend Engineer (Java/Kotlin/Go): Building and optimizing web-based clients, native apps, and RESTful web services for an internal communications platform with an accent on producing high-quality and tested code. Focus on developing features, ensuring CI/CD pipeline, and automating where possible within an agile, cross-functional team.

Location: Hybrid work in Chemnitz, Berlin, Dresden, or Leipzig, Germany.

Company

hirify.global is an industry-leading Unicorn company providing an AI-native Employee Experience Platform to help organizations with internal communication.

What you will do

• Improve and develop web-based clients, native apps, and RESTful web services.
• Work in a cross-functional scrum team to produce high-quality, tested code.
• Give and receive feedback in code reviews and share knowledge with peers.
• Take ownership of features, code quality, and the work environment.
• Work iteratively, frequently pushing code, ensuring CI/CD, and automating processes.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience as a Backend Engineer working with Go, as well as Java/Kotlin.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for the things you build and want to make a difference.
• Good English communication skills.
• Be a self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.

Nice to have

• Experience working in an agile environment.
• Value quality, clean code and learning new things.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working time models and the option of hybrid work, supported by a yearly flex work allowance of €1560.
• 31 vacation days annually (including one floating holiday), plus pro rata fully paid Fridays off during August.
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance of €35, covering fitness, mental health, hobbies, and relaxation.
• Company pension scheme.
• One day off per year for supporting a social project.
• Work with skilled and similar-minded professionals in a team that values diversity and inclusivity.
• Follow the "You build it, you run it" approach.