Backend Software Engineer (Platform Data)

TL;DR

Backend Software Engineer (Platform Data): Building globally distributed, fault-tolerant, and highly-scalable cloud-based systems for a leading cybersecurity platform with an accent on microservices architecture and core infrastructure development. Focus on designing and optimizing data access solutions using technologies like Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Kafka, Kubernetes, and Go, to process trillions of security events daily.

Location: Remote from Romania, with an office option in Bucharest.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in cybersecurity, protecting organizations with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform, processing almost 3 trillion events per day.

What you will do

• Be part of engineering efforts turning rapid prototypes into large-scale core services.
• Leverage and build cloud-based services to support the top-rated security intelligence platform.
• Keep petabytes of critical business data safe, secure, and available.
• Brainstorm, define, and build collaboratively with members across multiple teams.
• Mentor other developers on backend and data storage technologies.
• Constantly re-evaluate products to improve architecture, performance, and stability.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or commensurate experience in data structures/algorithms/distributed systems.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in developing distributed systems.
• Very good understanding of Web services/APIs and experience with integrating disparate systems.
• Strong knowledge of multithreading, concurrency, and parallel processing technologies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, test-driven, collaborative, and iterative programming environment.
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and producing high-quality, unit-tested, and code-reviewed software.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of query optimization techniques.
• Experience with complex GraphQL APIs.
• Understanding of data security principles and best practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Market-leading compensation and equity awards.
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation and holidays, paid parental and adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities for all employees.
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.
• Employee Networks and volunteer opportunities to build connections.