Senior Backend Engineer (Kotlin/Go)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Kotlin/Go): Developing and improving web-based clients and RESTful web services for an internal communications platform with an accent on high-quality and tested code. Focus on working iteratively, ensuring robust CI/CD pipelines, and automating development processes.

Location: Hybrid work available with offices in Dresden, Prague, Berlin, Chemnitz, and Leipzig.

Company

hirify.global is a Unicorn company developing an AI-native Employee Experience Platform to help organizations improve internal communication.

What you will do

• Improve and develop both web-based clients (including native apps) and RESTful web services.
• Work in a cross-functional Scrum team, producing high-quality and tested code.
• Give and receive valuable feedback in code reviews, continuously learning and sharing knowledge.
• Take ownership of topics ranging from features produced to quality of work and the environment.
• Work iteratively, frequently pushing code, ensuring good CI/CD pipelines, and automating where possible.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience working as a Backend Engineer.
• Must have experience in Java/Kotlin.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Understanding of REST and Microservices architectures.
• Passion for Test Driven Development, quality, and clean code.
• Good English communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with MongoDB, Terraform, and Docker.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible and agile work environment that promotes well-being and work-life balance.
• Team events during working hours are encouraged for building effective teams.
• Follows the "You build it, you run it" approach.
• Competitive compensation packages, including a Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP).
• Flexible working time models, hybrid work options, and 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 for fitness, mental health, hobbies, and relaxation.
• Company pension scheme and one Volunteers Day off per year for supporting social projects.