Senior TypeScript Backend Engineer (Node.js/Java)

TL;DR

Senior TypeScript Backend Engineer (Node.js/Java): Building and optimizing high-availability, mission-critical B2B platforms with an accent on TypeScript/Node.js migrations, API design, and distributed systems. Focus on integrating AI coding tools, setting engineering quality bars, and driving architectural decisions within a transforming e-commerce marketplace.

Location: Hybrid in Prague or Valencia

Company

hirify.global is a global marketplace connecting customers with local businesses and deals, committed to helping small businesses succeed with an AI-first strategy.

What you will do

• Deliver complex technical initiatives independently within high-availability, mission-critical systems.
• Lead technical reviews and contribute to architectural decisions, specifically driving TypeScript/Node.js migrations.
• Champion AI-assisted development by using tools like Cursor and Claude hands-on; mentor teammates on effective practices and prompt engineering.
• Communicate technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment on roadmap priorities.
• Own operational excellence by maintaining and improving SLOs, observability, and comprehensive documentation for your areas of ownership.

Requirements

• 6+ years of software engineering experience with deep proficiency in production-grade TypeScript, Node.js, and Java.
• A background in Java to support modernization and refactoring projects.
• Distributed systems expertise in high-traffic environments, including API design, monitoring, and advanced debugging.
• AI-Native workflow: Hands-on experience integrating AI coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude) into your daily development cycle.
• Strong communication skills and a proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Set engineering quality bars by driving best practices around code reviews, testing strategy, security, and performance.

Nice to have

• Experience scaling E-commerce or marketplace platforms.
• Open source contributions or practical experience with AI/ML integration.
• Experience owning systems end-to-end, including design, development, rollout, and post-production support.
• Strong fundamentals in data modeling, system performance optimization, and resilience patterns.
• Prior experience influencing technical direction beyond your immediate team (RFCs, design docs, tech talks, or migration leadership).

Culture & Benefits

• Maintain a culture that inspires innovation, rewards risk-taking and celebrates success.
• Immediate impact due to our scale and the speed of our transformation.
• Surprising amount of autonomy and meaningful impact due to the company's size.
• AI-First Company committed to building smarter, faster, and more innovative ways of working.
• Encouragement for candidates to leverage AI tools during the hiring process where it adds value.