Senior Backend Engineer (Kotlin, Go)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Kotlin, Go): Building and optimizing web-based clients and RESTful web services for an internal communications platform with an accent on producing high-quality and tested code. Focus on working in a cross-functional scrum team, taking ownership of work, and ensuring good CI/CD pipelines.

Location: Hybrid in Prague, Czech Republic. Other openings for this role are available in Berlin, Chemnitz, Dresden, and Leipzig.

Company

hirify.global is a Unicorn company developing an AI-native Employee Experience Platform with intranet, employee app, and email solutions.

What you will do

• Improve and develop web-based clients (including native apps) and RESTful web services.
• Work in a cross-functional scrum team to produce high-quality, tested code.
• Participate in code reviews, learn, 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 tasks.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience working as a Backend Engineer.
• Must have experience in Kotlin.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Good English communication skills.
• Be a self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.

Nice to have

• Experience with MongoDB, Terraform, Docker.
• Understanding of REST and Microservices.
• Passion for Test Driven Development, quality, clean code, and learning new things.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with skilled and like-minded professionals in a team that values diversity and inclusivity.
• Flexible and agile hybrid work environment with a monthly flex work allowance of Kč 3,000.
• 31 vacation days annually (including one floating holiday), plus pro rata fully paid Fridays off during August.
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance of Kč 900 for fitness, mental health, hobbies, or relaxation.
• Team events during working hours are encouraged.
• Enthusiasm for technology and commitment to using it to improve the world, following a "You build it, you run it" approach.