Backend Development Intern

TL;DR

Backend Development Intern: Contributing to the backend of a printing platform built with Scala and JVM technologies with an accent on developing new features and REST APIs. Focus on improving the performance, scalability, and reliability of systems.

Location: Must be based in Vienna or open to relocating. Must have a valid EU work permit.

Salary: € 1.410,00 gross per month.

Company

hirify.global is building the world’s most-downloaded printing app, helping over 10 million users worldwide turn their favorite moments into beautifully designed Photo Books and Prints.

What you will do

• Contribute to the backend of our printing platform built with Scala and JVM technologies.
• Support the development of new features and REST APIs used by millions of users.
• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product designers, and product managers.
• Work on improving the performance, scalability, and reliability of our systems.
• Help identify bugs, technical debt, and areas for improvement - and be part of fixing them.
• Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to code reviews.

Requirements

• Basic to intermediate experience in backend development.
• Familiarity with at least one JVM language (Java, Kotlin, or Scala).
• Understanding of REST APIs and how web applications communicate.
• Basic knowledge of databases (SQL or NoSQL).
• Some exposure to Git and collaborative development workflows.
• You have the right to work in the EU/Austria and are based in Vienna or open to relocating.

Nice to have

• Some experience with Docker, cloud platforms (AWS), PostgreSQL, Redis.
• Personal or academic projects (GitHub links welcome!).
• Interest in system design, scalability, or performance.
• Curiosity about microservices or distributed systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Enjoy a hybrid working model with 40% home office days and flexible hours (core hours: 10am-4pm Mo-Th; and 10am-2pm Fri).
• Enjoy breakfast, Italian-style coffee, tea, and fresh daily lunches in our in-house eatery.
• We cover your Vienna public transport card for the duration of your internship (€38.42/month).
• Company MacBook, also available for personal use.
• Weekly in-house German lessons in small groups.
• Premium membership on all hirify.global products.

Hiring process

• Interview with your future mentor and a member of the Engineering team (1,5 h).