Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js/TypeScript): Developing and scaling a global payroll and HR infrastructure with an accent on high-volume transaction processing and API reliability. Focus on optimizing PostgreSQL performance, solving concurrency issues, and designing scalable backend architectures.

Location: Remote (Must be based in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, or Uruguay)

Company

hirify.global is an all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams, operating as the fastest-growing SaaS company in history.

What you will do

• Collaborate in cross-functional teams with Frontend, Product, and QA to create seamless user experiences.
• Participate in the full SDLC from discovery to deployment, contributing to product planning.
• Develop and enhance robust new features and APIs to improve industry-leading products.
• Optimize systems for high-volume transactions, handling concurrency, idempotency, and performance under load.
• Ensure top-tier product quality through attentive, customer-focused engineering.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript best practices.
• Expert knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL, including query optimization and database modeling.
• Deep understanding of OOP principles and design patterns.
• Proven experience in designing systems for high scalability and rapid growth.
• Experience building secure APIs using JWT tokens and queue-based systems.

Nice to have

• Experience with SaaS products running 24/7 on major cloud vendors.
• Familiarity with serverless architecture on AWS.
• Knowledge of the Fintech industry and its unique challenges.

Culture & Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on role and location.
• Full flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access.
• Additional perks and benefits tailored to employment status and country.
• Dynamic, globally distributed culture spanning over 100 countries.