Backend Software Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Backend Software Engineer (Fintech): Designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and reliable backend systems, preferably using GCP-native services with an accent on end-to-end feature development. Focus on contributing to technical architecture, enhancing code quality through AI-based tools, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver high-impact work.

Location: This role is based in Austin, and we ask that you’re within a commutable distance to this office, so that you’re able to come onsite regularly to collaborate across engineering teams. We have a hybrid environment that requires you to be in the office Monday - Wednesday.

Salary: $155,000 - $175,000 a year

Company

hirify.global Inc. is the parent company of hirify.global Date, BFF, and Badoo, enabling people to build healthy and equitable relationships through Kind Connections.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable backend systems, preferably using GCP-native services.
• Drive individual projects from inception to delivery, owning the full software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Mobile Client Developers, and other Backend Engineers to ship new features and improvements.
• Apply AI-based development tools and workflows to enhance productivity and code quality.
• Participate in architecture discussions and propose technical solutions that support long-term scalability.
• Contribute to engineering standards and best practices to maintain a high-quality codebase.

Requirements

• 3 years of professional experience in backend software engineering.
• Proven ability to run projects autonomously and deliver production-ready systems.
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, Kotlin).
• 2+ years working with cloud environments (preferably GCP), including deployment and monitoring.
• Exposure to secure API design, distributed systems, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.

Culture & Benefits

• Own meaningful projects that directly impact millions of hirify.global users.
• Learn and grow in a high-performing engineering team committed to mentorship and learning.
• Be part of a culture that values inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.
• Enjoy competitive compensation, equity, and world-class benefits.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off: Take the time you need.
• Company-wide Week Off: Annual collective rest for the entire company.