Staff Backend Engineer (PHP/Go)

TL;DR

Staff Backend Engineer (PHP/Go): Building and maintaining cloud-native backend services with an accent on system scalability, high-load performance, and robust API design. Focus on leveraging AWS managed services, collaborating through pair programming, and solving complex architectural challenges in a distributed environment.

Location: Must be based in the EMEA region (specifically within European countries)

Company

hirify.global is a product company providing a comprehensive software platform for the vacation rental industry.

What you will do

• Architect and implement scalable backend solutions using PHP and Go.
• Collaborate with engineering teams through regular pair programming sessions.
• Design and maintain cloud-native infrastructure utilizing AWS services.
• Tackle complex scalability bottlenecks to ensure system stability.
• Participate in technical decision-making and architectural reviews.

Requirements

• Expert-level proficiency in at least one major backend language.
• Strong willingness to work daily with both PHP and Go.
• Demonstrable experience building cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Must be a resident of an EMEA-based country as the role is 100% remote within specific regions.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% Remote work policy with no office requirements.
• Flexible work environment allowing work from home or co-working spaces.
• Culture focused on technical collaboration and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.
• High degree of autonomy in your work setup and location within the EMEA region.