Backend Software Engineer (Go)

TL;DR

Backend Software Engineer (Mimir Ingest): Developing and optimizing high-performance telemetry databases for the Mimir observability platform with an accent on distributed systems, Go-based service architecture, and Kubernetes orchestration. Focus on solving complex concurrency and scalability challenges, maintaining system reliability in a high-load environment, and driving features from design to production operations.

Location: Must be based in Spain, Germany, Ireland, the UK, or Sweden

Salary: SEK 609,985 – SEK 762,481

Company

hirify.global is a remote-first, open-source organization providing composable observability solutions including metrics, logs, traces, and profiles to global customers.

What you will do

• Build, operate, and maintain critical distributed telemetry systems
• Optimize efficiency and resilience for large-volume data processing and storage
• Collaborate with squad members on feature delivery, design documents, and code reviews
• Participate in follow-the-sun on-call rotations for system reliability
• Iterate on services based on production feedback and performance metrics
• Contribute to open-source projects and engage in cross-squad technical initiatives

Requirements

• Experience with at least one programming language (Go preferred, or Python, C, C++, Rust)
• Experience delivering projects within a larger team, from requirements gathering to shipping
• Background in systems engineering or delivering software in the Cloud
• Familiarity with observability systems and debugging using metrics, logs, or traces
• Understanding of the DevOps model and experience with on-call responsibilities
• Must be located in Spain, Germany, Ireland, the UK, or Sweden

Nice to have

• Experience with Kubernetes and infrastructure as code
• Knowledge of queue systems like Kafka
• Hands-on experience with Grafana and Prometheus in operational roles
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Experience using LLMs for daily coding tasks

Culture & Benefits

• 100% remote-first global culture
• Annual leave policy of 30 days per annum including shutdown days
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) provided to ensure shared ownership
• Transparent decision-making and approachable leadership
• Focus on autonomy, trust, and meaningful work
• In-person onboarding opportunities to connect with the global team