Backend Engineer (Node.js/TypeScript)

TL;DR

Backend Engineer (Node.js/TypeScript): Building and enhancing a global payroll and HR platform with an accent on scalability and high-volume transaction processing. Focus on designing robust APIs, optimizing PostgreSQL databases, and implementing serverless architectures on AWS.

Location: Remote (EMEA). Must be based in Spain, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Malta, Moldova, North Macedonia, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, UK, or Ukraine

Company

hirify.global is an all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams, facilitating hiring and compliance in over 150 countries.

What you will do

• Collaborate in cross-functional teams with Frontend Engineers, Product Teams, Designers, and QA.
• Develop and enhance robust new features and APIs to improve industry-leading products.
• Participate in the full Software Development Lifecycle from discovery to deployment.
• Optimize systems for large transaction volumes, handling concurrency, idempotency, and performance under load.
• Ensure a customer-centric experience through high-quality engineering and attentive development.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript best practices.
• Expertise in SQL and PostgreSQL, including query optimization and database modeling.
• Solid understanding of OOP principles and design patterns.
• Experience designing systems for scalability and high-volume performance.
• Must be based in one of the specified EMEA countries.

Nice to have

• Experience with SaaS products running on major cloud vendors.
• Familiarity with serverless architecture on AWS.
• Knowledge of the Fintech industry and its unique challenges.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first environment with strong asynchronous collaboration.
• Stock grant opportunities depending on role, status, and location.
• Flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access.
• Country-specific perks and benefits.

Hiring process

• Interviews and role-related assessments.
• Use of AI-powered tools for evaluating technical skills and verifying candidate identity.