Staff Backend Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Staff Backend Engineer (Backend/Cybersecurity): Designing and implementing complex core components and distributed systems for identity trust infrastructure with an accent on scalability, security, and fraud prevention. Focus on architecting high-performance systems, driving large-scale engineering initiatives, and mentoring engineers to maintain a high technical bar.

Location: London, UK

Company

hirify.global is building the identity trust infrastructure for the digital economy to verify identities in real time and stop fraud before it starts.

What you will do

• Design and implement complex core components and distributed systems.
• Architect solutions focusing on scalability, security, modularity, and long-term maintainability.
• Conduct code and architecture reviews to ensure alignment with industry best practices.
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large, complex engineering initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Propose new projects to enhance platform performance, reliability, and developer productivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 8–12 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proven experience leading complex, large-scale engineering projects.
• Expert-level programming skills and mastery of software engineering principles.
• Strong experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of system design, performance optimization, and reliability.

Culture & Benefits

• High-responsibility environment for individuals who move fast, think critically, and act like owners.
• Commitment to best-in-class technology experiences and outcome-driven development.
• Collaborative culture focused on solving complex customer problems with precision.
• Equal opportunity employer that values diversity and provides necessary accommodations during the hiring process.