Staff Software Engineer (Backend) (Fintech)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Backend) (Fintech): Driving the accuracy and integrity of hirify.global’s financial operations by building and enhancing systems for seamless rewards processing and precise reconciliation. Focus on developing scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Elixir to power rewards, hirify.globaling, and spend workflows within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Location: Draper, Utah, United States; San Jose, California, United States

Salary: $153,000 - $216,000 USD

Company

hirify.global believes in empowering the businesses that drive our economy by replacing outdated financial processes with innovative tools.

What you will do

• Design and build scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Elixir.
• Analyze and resolve technical problems to improve the accuracy of financial systems.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Write clear code and documentation to support system reliability and scalability.
• Deploy and operate microservices in AWS.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Requirements

• Requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Masters degree; or a PHD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of software development experience building large-scale 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.
• 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.
• HSA & FSA accounts.
• Life Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 11+ Observed holidays and wellness days and flexible time off.