Software Engineer III (Backend)

TL;DR

Software Engineer III (Backend): Designing, building, and shipping scalable backend services for hirify.global’s community platform with an accent on Go, Python, and high-throughput data processing. Focus on architecting robust systems using Kafka, PostgreSQL, and distributed storage solutions to ensure performance and reliability at a massive scale.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $229,000 - $267,100 USD

Company

hirify.global is a massive, community-driven platform home to over 100,000 active communities and 121 million daily visitors.

What you will do

• Design, build, and deploy scalable backend services.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to implement high-quality user experiences.
• Develop robust services using Go and Python.
• Integrate with databases, message brokers like Kafka, and cloud storage systems.
• Write unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure system stability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a relevant software engineering role.
• Proficiency in Go and Python programming languages.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Cassandra, and Redis.
• Strong knowledge of Kafka, S3, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits and income replacement programs.
• 401k plan with employer match.
• Flexible vacation policy and paid volunteer time off.
• Generous paid parental leave and family planning support.
• Mental health resources and coaching benefits.
• Workspace support and professional development opportunities.