Senior Backend Engineer (Graph)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Graph): Develop and maintain scalable backend services and Graph features for hirify.global's Access Graph platform with an accent on data modeling, identity, and security. Focus on designing performant APIs, ensuring system reliability, and implementing logging and auditing for compliance.

Location: Remote within the USA only

Salary: $185,400 - $210,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is an identity security startup focused on securing identity access across SaaS, on-prem, data systems, and cloud infrastructure using its Authorization Graph technology.

What you will do

• Develop, maintain, and scale Graph features supporting customer intelligence across products.
• Drive performance, scalability, and reliability of backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and security experts to build secure product features.
• Optimize code through reviews, testing, and refactoring.
• Implement logging, monitoring, and auditing for compliance and operational health.
• Stay updated on industry trends and leverage emerging technologies to innovate.

Requirements

• Must be located in the USA to work remotely.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years professional backend development experience focused on data modeling, identity, or security.
• Experience with graph databases (e.g., Neo4j), relational algebra, and graph algorithms.
• Proficiency in backend languages such as Golang or Kotlin and RESTful API design in microservices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes) is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Ownership mindset and acting with integrity.
• Focus on customer guardianship and building trust.
• Equity eligibility and competitive benefits package.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.