Technical Lead (Backend)

TL;DR

Technical Lead (Backend): Leading technical initiatives and shaping architectural decisions for scalable systems that power products used by game developers worldwide with an accent on backend engineering, Go, distributed systems, and production-grade infrastructure. Focus on building high-performing engineering teams and creating robust, scalable solutions that empower the gaming industry.

Location: Hybrid in Montreal, Canada

Company

hirify.global is a global commerce company providing tools and services to help video game developers fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games.

What you will do

• Initiate and lead discussions on technical solutions and architecture.
• Influence technical decision-making and set standards for sound engineering practices.
• Lead refactoring and modernization efforts while maintaining delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with product and engineering leads to balance business goals with technical integrity.
• Build and deliver end-to-end software solutions.
• Act as a hands-on technical leader who guides, mentors, and inspires the engineering team.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software development.
• 2+ years of experience working with Go.
• 2+ years of experience as a Technical Lead.
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL.
• Proficiency with Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Basic knowledge of cloud computing (Google Cloud Platform preferred).

Nice to have

• Experience building scalable, secure Login-as-a-Service platforms.
• Deep understanding of OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT, and session/token management.
• Strong knowledge of social login, SSO, and federated identity.
• Experience designing multi-tenant identity systems with isolation and configurability.
• Experience delivering developer-friendly APIs, SDKs, and integration documentation.
• Excellent English communication skills - both technical and non-technical.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to shape architectural decisions and mentor engineers.
• Focus on building scalable systems that empower the gaming industry.