Senior Software Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Java): Designing and building scalable back-end services for brand-experience and market-intelligence solutions with an accent on microservices architecture and distributed systems. Focus on developing robust APIs, managing complex data schemas, and ensuring system fault tolerance within a collaborative cross-functional environment.

Location: Vancouver, Canada

Salary: $110,000–$140,000

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of experience measurement and data analytics for complex industries, dedicated to improving human experiences through technology and expertise.

What you will do

• Design and implement microservices and APIs using Java and Spring Boot to support brand-experience features.
• Develop and optimize schemas for both relational and non-relational databases to ensure data consistency.
• Build and maintain distributed systems that ingest data from messaging queues and event streams.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and UX researchers to plan and execute sprints.
• Conduct peer technical reviews, troubleshoot complex problems, and mentor other developers.
• Leverage analytics to help clients benchmark performance and identify growth opportunities.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional software development experience with strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
• Hands-on experience with messaging queues or event-streaming platforms like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Azure Service Bus.
• Demonstrated experience designing and operating distributed systems and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases.
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming, data structures, and API design.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent work experience.

Nice to have

• Experience with Go (Golang).
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures on Azure or AWS.
• Exposure to front-end frameworks like Angular or React.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
• Focus on continuous learning and professional growth.
• Collaborative team environment with a strong emphasis on ownership and innovation.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus.