Backend Software Development Engineer II (Java)

TL;DR

Backend Software Development Engineer II (Java/Microservices): Developing and optimizing critical production pricing applications for a global travel platform with an accent on scalability, high throughput, and reliability. Focus on designing low-latency microservices, integrating AI/ML solutions, and solving complex system-scale challenges.

Location: United States - Washington - Seattle (Flexible work model)

Salary: $119,000 – $190,500

Company

hirify.global powers global travel through a singular technology platform driven by data and machine learning to provide personalized experiences for travelers and partners.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable services using object-oriented design and core computer science fundamentals.
• Contribute to low-level system design, API contracts, and data modeling for services across multiple domains.
• Collaborate with product, design, and partner engineering teams to deliver incremental value through iterative development.
• Own operational quality by implementing robust monitoring, alerting, logging, and participating in on-call rotations.
• Apply secure coding practices and conduct peer code reviews to enhance engineering standards and software quality.
• Integrate and operate AI/ML-enabled solutions to improve product outcomes and engineering workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, Scala, Kotlin) and its ecosystem.
• Experience owning features end-to-end, including implementation, testing, and deployment in a team environment.
• Foundational familiarity with AI-driven systems, tools, or workflows.
• Must be authorized to work in the US (E-Verify participant).

Nice to have

• Experience optimizing for low-latency and high-throughput processing (1M+ TPS) in microservices.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and incident response in production.
• Expertise in applying AI-assisted development tools (code generation, intelligent testing) to increase productivity.
• Ability to work across multiple functional domains or tech stacks.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work model with access to modern office environments.
• Comprehensive health package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave.
• Travel perks: wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and IATAN membership.
• Focus on an inclusive culture where differences are celebrated and professional growth is supported.