Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js, Igaming)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js, Igaming): Designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services for an igaming platform with an accent on real-time systems, API design, and database performance. Focus on optimizing throughput and latency, troubleshooting complex production issues, and influencing architecture decisions.

Location: Fully remote - work from anywhere in the world

Company

hirify.global is a product company developing scalable backend services for an igaming platform focused on real-time systems.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Own technical decisions, API design, and reliability patterns for backend components.
• Design schemas, write and optimize SQL, and improve PostgreSQL performance.
• Build and operate real-time features using WebSockets (socket.io), ensuring stability under load.
• Improve system throughput and latency, and proactively address bottlenecks.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues across the stack and implement long-term fixes.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Backend Engineer delivering production systems at scale.
• Strong expertise in Node.js and Express with TypeScript.
• Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL, including schema design, data modeling, and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience with WebSockets and real-time systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Solid communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with React.js for occasional frontend contributions.
• Experience with crypto transactions.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks like Jest or Mocha.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote - work from anywhere in the world.
• Flexible schedule.
• 25 days of paid time off.
• Equipment allowance.