Software Engineer II, Backend (Fintech)

TL;DR

Software Engineer II, Backend (Fintech): Building and optimizing a foundational Merchant Data Platform for merchant identity and data management with an accent on distributed systems, availability, and latency SLAs. Focus on developing scalable backend services in Python/Kotlin, maintaining data pipelines for fraud detection, and ensuring high system reliability.

Location: Must be based in Spain (visa sponsorship available)

Salary: €71,000 – €101,000

Company

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

What you will do

• Break down complex projects into tasks and deliver them in multiple phases.
• Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics to define technical constraints and trade-offs.
• Monitor system metrics and support operational availability to ensure strict SLAs.
• Contribute to the engineering community by participating in the interview process.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python or Kotlin for backend system development.
• Experience with AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of the building blocks of distributed systems.
• Ability to navigate large codebases and provide effective code reviews.
• Must be based in Spain.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Flexible Spending Wallets for technology, food, and lifestyle.
• Equity rewards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Wellness "Away Days" to recharge and parental leave.
• Learning and development programs.