Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Backend): Architecting the future of the hirify.global platform, leading the charge in modernizing the architecture and shifting from legacy .NET systems to a unified Java/Spring stack. Focus on designing and implementing patterns for legacy displacement with zero downtime, communicating effectively across timezones, and leveraging Agentic programming tools like Claude Code to accelerate refactoring and development workflows.

Location: Work from anywhere in Europe

Company

hirify.global is a pioneer in research technology (ResTech), providing a platform for customers to gather insights from real people worldwide.

What you will do

• Design and implement patterns for legacy displacement to move domains out of monoliths with zero downtime.
• Build new services and help transition others from .NET to Spring, while navigating and contributing to other codebases.
• Partner with product managers to form requirements and shape a roadmap that balances technical debt with new value.
• Communicate effectively across timezones to support a distributed team.
• Use Grafana and modern tracing to monitor system health, ensuring domain performance and reliability.
• Leverage Agentic programming tools (like Claude Code) to accelerate refactoring and development workflows.

Requirements

• Deep experience in backend systems and comfort switching between programming languages.
• Practical experience with .NET and Java is a plus.
• Comfortable with event-driven systems and a proven track record of breaking down monoliths and managing system migrations.
• Belief that code requires a robust test suite (Unit, Integration, E2E).
• Strong product mindset, seeking to understand the business impact of architectural choices.
• An advocate for observability, building systems that proactively report their performance.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-First: Work from anywhere in Europe with a setup that supports your best work.
• High Autonomy: Trust to make sound decisions and own work end to end.
• Global Impact: Work powers a marketplace used by millions of people worldwide.
• Collaboration is valued, uncovering perspectives across the world.
• Innovation is encouraged, with a focus on curiosity and bringing the best ideas to life.
• Commitment to accountability, excellence, and kindness in all interactions.