Senior Software Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Java): Building and maintaining a partnership platform by implementing integrations and exposing capabilities through APIs with an accent on event-driven architecture and modern cloud technologies. Focus on solving complex problems in high-scale distributed systems, improving developer experience, and ensuring high coding standards.

Location: Remote (Ireland, UK)

Company

hirify.global is a leading salon software brand providing a comprehensive platform for premium independent hair and beauty salons globally.

What you will do

• Build and maintain the partnership platform and implement integrations via APIs.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to create high-impact features and intuitive UI components.
• Optimize backend performance and improve the frontend developer experience.
• Apply high coding standards, including clean code, maintainability, and unit testing.
• Coach teammates through code reviews and whiteboarding sessions.
• Design and implement scalable solutions using Docker and Serverless.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience with Java and object-oriented software design.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript fundamentals and modern developments.
• Experience building and working with RESTful APIs.
• Ability to reason about trade-offs in backend technology choices.
• Must be based in Ireland, Northern Ireland, England, Wales, or Scotland

Nice to have

• Experience with GraphQL.

Culture & Benefits

• Private healthcare, Wellness Days, and free online GP service.
• Financial wellbeing: Employee Share Purchase Scheme, Pension, Life Assurance, and Income Protection.
• Family support: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity benefits and leave for fertility, pregnancy loss, and menopause.
• Growth: Extensive development opportunities, LinkedIn learning, and access to industry events like ShipitCon.
• Flexible work arrangements, including fully remote options and flexi-time.