Senior AI-Driven Backend Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior AI-Driven Backend Engineer (AI/PHP): Developing AI-powered customer engagement tools and transitioning a PHP monolith to event-driven microservices with an accent on agentic AI logic and high-speed delivery. Focus on designing scalable architectures, building specialized AI agents, and leveraging AI tools to accelerate the development lifecycle.

Location: Hybrid (Utrecht, Netherlands)

Company

hirify.global is a Dutch scale-up providing an AI-powered customer engagement platform to unify communication channels for businesses worldwide.

What you will do

• Translate product needs into functional prototypes and production code with high-speed execution.
• Implement an AI-native workflow using tools like Cursor and Claude Code to accelerate delivery.
• Lead the architectural evolution from a PHP monolith to scalable, event-driven microservices.
• Develop autonomous AI Agents with specialized skills and connectors to solve customer problems.
• Ensure system security, performance, and architectural integrity through rigorous verification of AI-generated code.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional backend experience.
• Proficiency in PHP, Node.js, and Python.
• Expertise in using AI tools (Cursor, Claude Code) for refactoring and navigating complex codebases.
• Experience building agentic AI logic and connectors beyond basic RAG.
• Must be based in or able to work in a hybrid setup in Utrecht, Netherlands.

Nice to have

• Experience with Vue.js.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with the option to work abroad for 2 months per year.
• Comprehensive onboarding program with a dedicated buddy.
• Mental health support via OpenUp and a professional learning budget.
• 28 vacation days and a sabbatical option after two years of employment.
• Practical perks including travel reimbursement to Utrecht HQ and daily warm lunches.

Hiring process

• Introductory call with the Talent team.
• Manager interview focusing on experience and expectations.
• Practical assignment involving a real-world challenge.
• Team connection session to confirm mutual fit.