Senior Backend Engineer

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer: Building and optimizing intuitive, powerful recruiting software with an accent on delivering robust, scalable features for a new engineering hub. Focus on defining technical requirements, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and continuously improving the product platform.

Location: Hybrid in Barcelona, Spain. Relocation support is provided for Spain.

Salary: €70,000–€85,000 / year

Company

hirify.global builds intuitive, powerful recruiting software to simplify hiring for companies and candidates.

What you will do

• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and DevOps/platform teams on feature development.
• Conduct peer code reviews and contribute to engineering retrospectives.
• Define technical requirements and identify optimal solutions to meet team goals.
• Participate in discussions focused on testing, architecture, automation, and coding standards.
• Focus on delivering value and improving the overall user experience for customers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• 2+ years of experience with a strongly typed language or TypeScript.
• Strong experience with RDBMS (raw queries or via ORM).
• Solid background in unit and integration testing.
• Experience with message brokers (SNS, RabbitMQ, Kafka, Google Pub/Sub, etc.).
• Must be based in Barcelona, Spain, for a hybrid work setup.
• English: B2+ required for effective team collaboration.

Nice to have

• Experience with Node.js, GraphQL, GCP or AWS, gRPC and protobufs.
• Strong grasp of SOLID principles.

Culture & Benefits

• People-first culture, emphasizing ownership, smart work, and a bold approach.
• Collaborative hybrid work environment with 104 remote days per year (post-probation).
• Provided Apple hardware, specifically a MacBook.
• Team events including brunches, sports activities, and quarterly gatherings in Berlin.
• Competitive salary tailored to experience level.
• Relocation support including assistance with paperwork, travel, and one month of furnished accommodation.

Hiring process

• Initial introductory call (~30 min).
• Hiring Manager Review of profile for technical and team fit.
• Hiring Manager Interview (~60 min) to discuss expectations and team dynamics.
• Technical Interview (~60–120 min) to demonstrate skills.
• Optional 'Meet the Team' session to connect with future colleagues.