Software Engineer (Backend, Fintech)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Backend, Fintech): Building and enhancing systems for seamless rewards processing and precise reconciliation, driving accuracy and integrity of hirify.global’s financial operations with an accent on designing scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Elixir. Focus on analyzing and resolving complex technical problems, deploying microservices in AWS, and ensuring system reliability, scalability, and observability.

Location: Must be based in the United States, with office options available in San Jose, CA and Draper, UT.

Salary: $126,500 - $151,800 USD (San Jose) or $107,500 - $129,000 USD (Draper, UT)

Company

hirify.global is a rapidly growing Fintech company empowering businesses with innovative financial automation tools, aiming to redefine how businesses manage their finances.

What you will do

• Design and build scalable backend services and RESTful APIs, primarily using Elixir.
• Analyze and resolve moderately complex technical problems in financial systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Write clear, maintainable code and technical documentation.
• Deploy and operate microservices in AWS to ensure security and efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews and advocate for engineering best practices.
• Improve service performance and reliability through instrumentation, monitoring, and alerting practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or a Master's degree; or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of software development experience building large-scale, complex applications.
• Solid understanding of CS fundamentals, including Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Networking, and Databases.
• Proficiency in an object-oriented or functional language, with a strong preference for Elixir.
• Strong knowledge of SQL Databases, particularly Postgres.
• Demonstrated ability to break down and solve moderately complex technical tasks.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Nice to have

• Expertise in using Kubernetes and AWS services to build microservices.
• Experience with Flink, Kafka, or other Event-Driven Systems.
• Familiarity with observability tools such as Splunk, Datadog, Mixpanel, or LaunchDarkly.
• Prior experience in FinTech, banking, or payments.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% paid employee health, dental, and vision plans (HMO, PPO, or HDHP options).
• HSA & FSA accounts.
• Life Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 11+ observed holidays and wellness days, plus flexible time off.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with employee discounts.
• Wellness & Fitness initiatives.
• Employee recognition and referral programs.