Staff Backend Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Staff Backend Engineer (Python/Fintech): Leading the technical strategy and design of core backend services for a unified payment infrastructure with an accent on high-performance distributed systems and partner integrations. Focus on shaping architecture for third-party PSP connectivity and driving engineering excellence through BDD and TDD.

Location: Remote in Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Romania, or South Africa

Company

hirify.global is a unified payment infrastructure platform that automates the entire payments lifecycle, from acceptance and orchestration to reconciliation and FX.

What you will do

• Drive the technical strategy across Partners engineering teams, from architecture decisions to hands-on implementation.
• Design core backend services for high-performance distributed systems with a focus on scale and reliability.
• Act as the technical authority on partner integrations, shaping how third-party PSPs connect with the platform.
• Lead and influence engineers across teams through code, design reviews, and technical mentorship.
• Resolve cross-team technical dependencies and drive the adoption of BDD, TDD, and rigorous documentation.
• Collaborate with Product teams to shape roadmap decisions based on technical constraints and opportunities.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience at Staff or Principal level, setting technical direction across multiple teams.
• Deep backend engineering expertise with a track record of designing scalable distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of payments infrastructure or developer platform engineering.
• Proficiency in Python is a strong advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to make complex decisions legible to stakeholders.
• Must be based in Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Romania, or South Africa.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first culture with a focus on discipline and strong asynchronous communication.
• Uncapped holiday, with a minimum of 25 days to be taken.
• Competitive share options and a generous learning budget.
• Private medical insurance and £500 allowance towards home office setup.
• Annual company retreats, workations, and access to co-working spaces worldwide.

Hiring process

• Initial 30-minute call with a Talent Partner.
• 60-minute interview with an Engineering Manager.
• 90-minute coding interview and 90-minute system design interview.
• 60-minute values-alignment interview.