Backend Engineer - Golang (in Prague)

TL;DR

Backend Engineer (Golang): Building and optimizing an internal communications platform and RESTful web services with an accent on media and file management, intuitive experiences, and secure content management. Focus on collaborating with cross-functional teams, producing high-quality and tested code, and taking ownership of features and the development environment.

Location: Hybrid work model in Prague, Berlin, Chemnitz, or Leipzig, Europe.

Company

hirify.global is a Unicorn company offering an AI-native Employee Experience Platform with industry-leading AI communications channels, headquartered in Chemnitz, Germany, and New York City.

What you will do

• Improve and develop web-based clients, native apps, and RESTful web services.
• Work in a cross-functional Scrum team to produce high-quality, tested code.
• Give and receive valuable feedback in code reviews and continuously learn and share knowledge.
• Take ownership of features, code quality, and the development environment.
• Work iteratively, frequently pushing code, ensuring a good CI/CD pipeline, and automating tasks.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience as a Backend Engineer working with Go and preferably Java/Kotlin.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for building things and making a difference.
• Experience in an agile environment.
• Value quality as well as clean code and continuous learning.
• Good English communication skills (B2).
• Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding and appreciation for diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible and agile hybrid work environment, supported by a monthly flex work allowance of Kč 3.000.
• 31 vacation days annually (including one floating holiday), plus pro rata fully paid Fridays off during August.
• Working with skilled and like-minded professionals in a diverse and inclusive team.
• Emphasis on team events to build an exceptionally effective team.
• Commitment to using technology to improve the world and following a "You build it, you run it" approach.