Senior Backend Developer (Node.js, AI)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Developer (Node.js/AI): Building and maintaining core backend systems for an AI-first internal startup with an accent on notification engines, identification layers, and data pipelines. Focus on designing scalable services using TypeScript, Python, and Go, while leveraging AI-assisted workflows to drive rapid development and system reliability.

Location: Must be based in Europe (Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, or Spain)

Company

hirify.global is a leading European ecosystem of over 60 SaaS and PaaS brands providing digital services to 3.5 million SMB customers.

What you will do

• Design and develop secure, scalable services and REST/GraphQL APIs.
• Implement notification logic, identification flows, and brand integrations.
• Build and maintain data pipelines using Aurora Postgres and ClickHouse.
• Deploy and maintain AWS infrastructure including ECS, Lambda, and RDS.
• Implement Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and clients for agent-readiness.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js in cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (ECS, Lambda, S3, RDS).
• Database fluency with Postgres.
• Must have legal right to work in the country of application (no visa sponsorship).
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Nice to have

• Experience with Python or Go.
• Experience with ClickHouse or Aurora.
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code and automation frameworks.
• Experience with AI-assisted coding workflows like Claude Code.

Culture & Benefits

• AI-first, high-ownership culture with a flat organizational structure.
• Remote-first and async-by-default working environment.
• Focus on startup speed with enterprise-level impact.
• Emphasis on clear written communication and documentation-driven decision making.
• Commitment to ESG and sustainability goals.