Software Development Engineer II

TL;DR

Software Development Engineer II (Java/Kotlin): Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable software solutions for hirify.global's platforms with an accent on API design, data modeling, and distributed systems. Focus on integrating AI/ML concepts into real-world products and ensuring high quality and reliability in production systems.

Location: United Kingdom - London

Company

hirify.global is a global travel technology company that designs cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions that drive business results.
• Participate in end-to-end system design, including low-level design (LLD), API design, and data modeling.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and other engineering teams to deliver robust technical outcomes.
• Write, test, and deploy code with a focus on quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Safely integrate and operate AI/ML-enabled solutions that improve outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent related professional experience.
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong grasp of object-oriented programming concepts, data structures, and algorithms in Java or Kotlin (JVM stack).
• Experience building, deploying, and supporting distributed systems and cloud services (preferably AWS).
• Experience with system and API design, including data modeling for scalable services.
• Ability to own and deliver features or components within a broader service or technical domain.
• Must be available for on-call duties outside of regular working hours.

Nice to have

• Experience with container technologies (such as Kubernetes) and CI/CD tools or processes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and operational excellence practices.
• Exposure to data-driven decision making, telemetry, and monitoring solutions.
• Experience using modern AI assisted development tools as part of your daily workflow.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and contribute across multiple domains.

Culture & Benefits

• Open culture where everyone belongs and differences are celebrated.
• Full benefits package including exciting travel perks and generous time-off.
• Parental leave and a flexible work model with cool offices.
• Career development resources to fuel passion for travel.
• Recognized as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024.
• Committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce.