Software Engineer (Backend)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Backend): Building and maintaining messaging backend services for the hirify.global platform with an accent on scalability, reliability, and low latency. Focus on improving backend systems, ensuring high operational excellence through monitoring and troubleshooting, and contributing to architectural discussions.

Location: Remote - Ireland

Company

hirify.global is shaping the future of communications by delivering innovative solutions to businesses and empowering developers to craft personalized customer experiences.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain Messaging backend services.
• Improve the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of Messaging backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, design, and infrastructure to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Drive best practices in software engineering, including code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
• Ensure high operational excellence by monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining always-on cloud services.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical roadmaps.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with Java frameworks or Go language in a professional environment.
• Strong Computer Science fundamentals not limited to data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of processes and engineering best practices in all phases of the software development life cycle.
• Readiness to participate in the on-call rotation.
• Strong communication skills and desire to make an impact and thrive in small, collaborative, energetic teams.

Nice to have

• Understanding of cloud computing fundamentals, preferably AWS.
• Knowledge of microservice architecture.
• Knowledge of containerised deployment strategy, preferably Docker and Kubernetes.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pay and generous time off.
• Ample parental and wellness leave.
• Healthcare and a retirement savings program.
• Opportunity to build relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Employees are empowered to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.