Senior Backend Java Developer (SaaS)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Java Developer (SaaS): Evolving a modern, cloud-based SaaS platform with an accent on designing new backend functionality and optimizing existing services. Focus on ensuring high code quality through rigorous testing and solving performance-related challenges to ensure system stability and speed.

Location: You can choose to work remotely from anywhere in Bulgaria.

Company

hirify.global is a remote-first company with 850+ employees across 28 countries, focused on building software that solves real-life collaboration challenges.

What you will do

• Design and implement new functionalities while maintaining and optimizing existing ones.
• Ensure high code quality through rigorous testing (unit, integration) and peer code reviews.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, UX/UI designers, and frontend teams.
• Solve performance-related challenges to ensure system stability and speed.
• Contribute to technical discussions and helping the team solve production issues.

Requirements

• Solid Java Foundation: Strong practical knowledge of Java, Spring, Hibernate, and SQL.
• Clean Code & Patterns: A good understanding of SOLID principles and common design patterns to keep the codebase maintainable.
• Testing & Tools: Proficiency in JUnit/Spock, Git, Maven, and Docker.
• Production-Ready Mindset: Experience in evolving and scaling established systems and a focus on long-term code maintainability.
• Performance Awareness: Ability to use profiling tools and a focus on writing efficient code that performs well under load.
• Cloud Basics: Understanding of SaaS architecture and cloud environments (AWS or GCP).

Culture & Benefits

• 25 paid days off, regardless of years of experience.
• Private healthcare.
• Sofia public transport card.
• Multisport card.
• Development opportunities via our hirify.global University.