Senior Software Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Java): Building and evolving next-generation distributed systems and high-performance APIs for hirify.global Voice with an accent on low-latency architectures and large-scale data systems. Focus on designing scalable API layers, optimizing distributed database environments, and solving complex concurrency challenges in a 24x7 production environment.

Location: Must be based in Ireland (Remote options available within the country or hybrid from the Dublin office)

Company

A cloud communications platform empowering businesses and developers to craft personalized customer experiences through innovative APIs.

What you will do

• Architect and implement distributed systems capable of handling the immense throughput and concurrency of hirify.global Voice.
• Design low-latency, high-scale APIs providing real-time access to data and communications infrastructure.
• Optimize and manage distributed database environments to ensure high availability across high-volume data stores.
• Own the full development lifecycle from initial system design and prototyping to continuous 24x7 production operations.
• Collaborate across engineering teams to solve complex distributed systems problems, ensuring API resilience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on backend or infrastructure.
• Expertise in Distributed Systems, including consistency models, partition tolerance, and scaling stateful services.
• Proficiency in Java, Spring, and Dropwizard for building RESTful APIs at scale.
• Practical experience working with and tuning PostgreSQL, Aurora, or similar relational databases.
• Experience deploying and managing large-scale services on AWS or GCP.
• Must be located in Ireland.

Nice to have

• Experience with ClickHouse or other column-oriented databases for high-performance analytical queries.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Harness.
• Prior exposure to data pipelines using technologies like Kafka or Spark.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work environment with a strong culture of connection and global inclusion.
• Competitive compensation and generous time off.
• Ample parental and wellness leave, and healthcare benefits.
• Retirement savings program.
• Support for volunteering and donation efforts in local communities.