Senior Backend Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Fintech): Designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure backend services with an accent on problem discovery, solution creation, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on enhancing functionality, addressing technical debt, and improving team output.

Location: Remote (Spain, Portugal)

hirify.global is Europe’s leading tech-enabled fund administrator for VC, PE, and alternative assets, focused on transforming the private markets industry.

What you will do

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure backend services that solve real customer problems.
• Collaborate with Product Managers by actively participating in problem discovery and solution creation.
• Work closely with other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery of new features and improvements.
• Maximize your team’s output by enhancing functionality, proactively addressing technical debt, and improving collaboration.

Requirements

• Proficient in backend development with TypeScript or any strongly typed language.
• Experience with SQL databases, Nest.js or similar web/dependency management frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot).
• Strong understanding of system design principles, scalability, and performance tuning.
• 5+ years of professional experience building backend systems in fast-paced environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with fintech, highly regulated industries, or document processing.

Culture & Benefits

• Freedom and ownership to build solutions and influence the product roadmap.
• Work with a diverse mix of talents, energy, and team spirit within a culture of inclusion.
• Remote work.
• 28 days of vacation, plus local public holidays.
• Competitive compensation package and a great tech and work setup.

Hiring process

• First interview with the People team (30 min).
• Hiring Manager Interview (60 min) covering product-focused culture and values.
• Technical Interview (60 min) focused on collaborative problem-solving.
• Final Round: Meet our VP of Engineering (45 min) to learn about ways of working and team culture.
• Optional Meet-and-Greet (30 min) to meet future cross-functional team members.