Staff / Principal Backend Engineer (Python)

TL;DR

Staff / Principal Backend Engineer (Python): Helping make the world class practice management platform for accounting professionals even better with Python, Java, and Kotlin. Focus on building innovative, scalable solutions that have real customer impact.

Location: South Jordan, UT

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing SaaS company in South Jordan, Utah building simple, efficient software for accounting firms.

What you will do

• Work with product manager, UX designer, engineers and customers to define and validate new features and enhancements.
• Meet with frontend engineers to design effective REST API endpoints and document the service contract.
• Implement microservice endpoints using Python with asyncio or Java with Vert.x, PostgreSQL, Redis, RabbitMQ.
• Write unit tests for code and participate in code reviews to ensure quality and best practices.
• Own service builds and deployments to staging and production environments using Docker, Github, and Kubernetes.
• Mentor other developers on the team and share gained knowledge with the rest of the backend developers through trainings.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of web development experience in Python (Java and/or Kotlin also preferred).
• Proficiency in SQL database design and interaction.
• Knowledge of RESTful API principles and conventions.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work well on a highly collaborative team with other product development roles.
• Ability to communicate well with others to promote ideas while showing mutual respect for others’ opinions.

Nice to have

• An interest for AI development and following the latest updates in the space.
• Experience working with microservices.
• Experience with leveraging 3rd party APIs and integrations.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off and 10 company holidays.
• Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA Match.
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 3% of contribution.
• Mental Health support via Impact Suite & Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid New Parent Leave & Birthing Parent Leave.
• Peer-to-peer recognition program.

Hiring process

• 20-minute phone call with the People Team.
• 45-60-minute video or in-person interview with the Hiring Manager.
• 1-3 rounds of interviews, depending on the role.