Senior Software Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (AI): Developing and enhancing the core Learning Platform, delivering features that help developers learn to write secure software and understand the usage of AI with an accent on full-stack development using Node.js, React, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL. Focus on architecting scalable features, modernizing legacy codebases, and championing AI-assisted engineering practices.

Location: Bruges

Company

hirify.global assists companies to secure their software through developer-led practices by providing an agile learning platform.

What you will do

• Architect, build, and deliver robust, scalable features for the Learning Platform.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code across our core stack, primarily utilizing Node.js on the backend and React on the frontend.
• Design, optimize, and interact with various database technologies, maintaining high performance across both MongoDB and PostgreSQL environments.
• Navigate, maintain, and systematically modernize existing legacy codebases.
• Actively utilize and advocate for AI coding assistants and LLMs in your daily workflow.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and partner with other engineering squads to align on shared goals.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience as a full-stack software engineer in a SaaS or enterprise environment.
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and modern React.
• Hands-on experience designing and managing data models in both MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
• Comfort and experience using AI development tools to boost productivity.
• A proven track record of diving into legacy code and making safe, iterative improvements.
• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, version control (Git), and modern software design patterns.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure and deployment (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines).
• Strong background in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience using and interacting with AI agents in your development workflow.
• A passion for cybersecurity and a fundamental understanding of secure coding practices (OWASP Top 10, etc.).

Culture & Benefits

• Full flexibility with no 9-5 grind.
• Generous leave and work from home options.
• Tight-knit team that values humility, diversity, and giving back to the community.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.