Principal Backend Engineer (Hospitality Tech)

TL;DR

Principal Backend Engineer (Hospitality Tech): Leading the design and delivery of next-generation digital solutions for the hospitality industry, with an accent on architecting scalable, data-driven systems. Focus on shaping greenfield projects, technical vision, and mentoring engineers across complex backend systems.

Location: Onsite in London, UK with occasional travel.

Salary: £95,000 - £120,000 per annum + RSU's + Benefits

Company

hirify.global is an established, global technology business within the hospitality-tech industry, focusing on digital solutions for venues.

What you will do

• Lead the technical vision and architectural direction across complex backend systems.
• Partner with engineering leadership to define best practices and long-term technical strategy.
• Design, develop, and oversee robust, production-grade software using Python, Django, Cloud Firestore, BigQuery, and Elasticsearch.
• Mentor and guide engineers at all levels to foster technical excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to enhance system performance.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 7+ years' experience in backend software development, including several years in a senior or principal-level role.
• Expertise in Python (or a similar backend language) with proven experience designing distributed systems, APIs, and microservices at scale.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure), and modern DevOps practices.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.
• Demonstrated experience influencing technical direction across teams and driving alignment on complex engineering decisions.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape greenfield projects from the ground up.
• Support for technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Competitive salary with RSU's and benefits package.
• Inclusive and equal opportunities employer.