Software Engineer I, Backend (Fintech)

TL;DR

Software Engineer I, Backend (Fintech): Designing and implementing new features in an underwriting platform to support partnered merchants and users with an accent on scalability and distributed systems. Focus on building secure backend services for hirify.global Card and ecommerce interfaces while balancing speed and system reliability.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the USA)

Salary: $115,000 - $170,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, providing buy-now-pay-later flexibility without hidden fees or compounding interest.

What you will do

• Implement new features in the underwriting platform to support merchants and users across various interfaces.
• Collaborate with Product and Credit Risk teams to solve complex challenges in protecting consumers from overextending credit.
• Design and develop backend systems, ensuring high quality and system stability to prevent downtime.
• Participate in code reviews and navigate a large codebase to debug and improve software components.
• Engage in growth and development activities to contribute to the team's engineering community.

Requirements

• Previous work or internship experience designing and launching backend systems at scale.
• Proficiency in Python or Kotlin.
• Familiarity with AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with a global engineering team.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first culture with flexibility to work almost anywhere within the US.
• 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Generous Flexible Spending Wallets for technology, food, and lifestyle needs.
• Competitive vacation and holiday schedules for rest and recharge.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) to purchase company shares at a discount.