Middle/Senior Backend Engineer (Go)

TL;DR

Middle/Senior Backend Engineer (Go): Developing and maintaining high-performance backend services for the hirify.global ID platform with an accent on authentication/authorization flows, database optimization, and scalability. Focus on building Web2 & Web3 authentication flows, high availability for millions of concurrent users, and SDK development.

Location: Hybrid, based in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Company

hirify.global is a global commerce company providing robust tools and services to help video game developers fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games worldwide.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain Go backend services for the hirify.global ID platform.
• Design and implement authentication/authorization flows (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, WebAuthn).
• Optimize database queries and ensure high performance under heavy loads (CockroachDB, MySQL, Redis).
• Build and maintain microservices architecture with a focus on reliability and scalability.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers on SDK and widget integration.
• Support production systems and troubleshoot issues across the authentication stack.

Requirements

• 3+ years of commercial experience with Go.
• Strong understanding of PostgreSQL and Redis (query optimization, indexing strategies).
• Experience with Docker and docker-compose.
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Understanding of Nginx and web server configuration.
• Solid experience writing unit tests and maintaining high code quality.
• Good English reading skills (technical documentation).

Nice to have

• Understanding of microservices architecture principles.
• Experience with REST API design and documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, or other authentication protocols.
• Experience with RabbitMQ or similar message brokers.
• Understanding of Kubernetes and container orchestration.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off.
• Personalized career roadmap for professional development through training and educational opportunities.
• Supportive environment fostering creativity and collaboration.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program prioritizing physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Hiring process

• AI tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process (reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, assessing responses).
• Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.