Backend Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Backend Engineer (Fintech): Building and optimizing high-load backend services and microservices primarily using Kotlin for a spend management platform, with an accent on distributed systems, API design, database performance, and scalability. Focus on solving complex technical challenges, leading large projects, and ensuring high reliability in a fast-paced scale-up environment.

Location: Remote (United Kingdom, Denmark, Spain)

Salary: £69,000–£73,100 (UK/Denmark) / €78,700–€83,500 (Denmark) / €71,500–€75,900 (Spain)

Company

hirify.global is a fintech company building spend solutions that make managing money seamless, empowering, and effective for finance teams and employees.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable microservices primarily using Kotlin.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions across various domains.
• Analyze system performance and implement optimizations for high reliability and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews, post-mortems, and provide mentorship to other engineers.
• Proactively address technical debt and guide the team through technical challenges and migrations.

Requirements

• Experience in server-side languages, especially Kotlin, and with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with relational databases like PostgreSQL, testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, Testcontainers), and observability tools (e.g., Grafana).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset, with ability to mentor teammates.
• Proven ability to lead large projects, manage ambiguity, and maintain high standards for code quality and reliability.
• English: B2 required.

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global card for expenses and lunch allowance for work days.
• Comprehensive private healthcare.
• Flexible working: hybrid and fully remote options.
• 25 days of holiday plus public holidays, with an option to purchase 5 additional days.
• Access to mental health and well-being support via MyndUp.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous professional development.
• Paid parental leave to support families.