Software Engineer (Backend)

TL;DR

Mid-level Software Engineer (Python): Designing and building scalable backend features for travel products with an accent on API design, database optimization, and system reliability. Focus on translating business requirements into practical solutions, troubleshooting production issues, and improving developer efficiency.

Location: Hybrid in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This role does not offer relocation from outside Europe.

Company

hirify.global develops powerful tools to enable clients in the experiences industry to operate and grow, shaping the future of travel.

What you will do

• Design and build scalable, reliable backend features across our products.
• Translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Estimate effort, deliver incrementally, and communicate progress clearly.
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve reliability through root-cause analysis.
• Contribute to secure coding practices and review code with a security mindset.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineering teams.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working with production systems and large codebases.
• Strong Python skills and experience with HTTP APIs (REST/GraphQL).
• Practical experience with scalable systems (caching, queues, load balancing, sharding).
• Solid database experience: schema design, indexing, and query optimization.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting experience in production environments.
• Ability to design systems, make architecture trade-offs, and document decisions.

Nice to have

• Experience with modern Python frameworks (e.g., Django, FastAPI), ORMs, and typed Python.
• Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design.
• Experience with message queues, Redis, background workers, cloud pipelines.
• Exposure to frontend tech (e.g., Vue.js) for cross-stack collaboration.
• Experience with observability tools and incident response.

Culture & Benefits

• Global leave benefits including paid parental and grandparent leave.
• Life insurance policy and Pension Plan.
• Central Amsterdam Location with commuting allowance and subsidized lunch.
• Multicultural environment with 45 different nationalities.
• Wellness benefits (Headspace subscription & webinars) and work-from-home assistance.
• 26 vacation days per year and educational opportunities.