Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Python): Building and shipping backend features in Django monolith to expand what hirify.global can do with core document workflows. Improve performance and reliability by optimizing database queries, endpoints, and caching layers across critical user workflows. Focus on balancing short-term delivery with longer-term architectural evolution.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $175,000 - $200,000 base + Equity + Benefits

Company

hirify.global is a Workflow AI platform that automatically captures and optimizes workflows, used by more than 94% of the Fortune 500.

What you will do

• Build and ship backend features in our Django monolith, spanning core document workflows (viewing, editing, embeds, exports).
• Improve performance and reliability by optimizing database queries, endpoints, and caching layers across critical user workflows.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver intuitive and reliable experiences at scale.
• Contribute to technical discussions within the team, balancing short-term delivery with longer-term architectural evolution.
• Uphold strong engineering practices through thoughtful code reviews, solid test coverage, and attention to observability and performance.

Requirements

• You have 5+ years of experience building backend applications at high scale and availability.
• You have extensive experience with Python.
• You know how to optimize endpoint performance and database queries.
• You’re a strong advocate for automated testing.
• You’ve seen and can implement engineering best practices.
• You’re user-centric, empathetic, and passionate about your work.

Nice to have

• Experience with Django.
• Startup experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Some of the nicest and smartest teammates you’ll ever work with.
• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Equity in a hyper growth startup.
• Flexible PTO.
• 401k.