Backend Engineer (Fintech AI)

TL;DR

Backend Engineer (Python/TypeScript): Building and scaling an AI-driven debt collection platform with an accent on distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and high-load communication pipelines. Focus on integrating AI intelligence into backend workflows and optimizing system reliability for millions of transactions.

Location: Hybrid (3 days a week at the office in Barcelona, Spain)

Salary: €45k–€60k gross/year

Company

hirify.global is a next-generation AI-powered debt collection platform designed to optimize recovery rates for businesses through advanced automation.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and test backend solutions using microservices and event-driven systems to handle thousands of communications per minute.
• Embed AI intelligence directly into backend workflows and customer-facing features.
• Create internal and client-facing interfaces to enable seamless service usage across teams.
• Measure and ruthlessly optimize system impact to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
• Integrate with third-party services and vendors with a focus on interoperability and robust error handling.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a software developer with a strong background in distributed systems.
• Proven track record of developing scalable backend applications in Python or TypeScript.
• Experience with microservice architectures, event-driven systems (Kafka or similar), and relational databases (PostgreSQL).
• Ability to own the reliability and observability of systems, from instrumentation to alerting.
• Must be based in or able to work hybrid in Barcelona, Spain

Culture & Benefits

• Stock options to provide a sense of ownership in the company's growth.
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangement (3 days office / 2 days remote).
• 50% coverage for daily healthy meals via Nora Foods and Panot e-bike subscriptions.
• Flexible compensation for transport and restaurants via Cobee card.
• Continuous professional development through training and knowledge-sharing.

Hiring process

• First interview: A conversational culture-fit and experience exchange with a future teammate.
• Tech assessment: A practical exercise conducted at the office to evaluate problem-solving skills.
• Founders meeting: Final conversation with the founders to discuss culture and vision.