Backend Engineer (Scala)

TL;DR

Backend Engineer (Scala): Developing the core of a global printing application to enable personalized print products with an accent on REST APIs and JVM-based backend services. Focus on designing scalable features, optimizing SQL/NoSQL databases, and migrating from monolith to microservices.

Location: Hybrid in Vienna, Austria. Must be permitted to work in the EU/Austria

Salary: from € 63,000 gross per year

Company

hirify.global helps millions of users create beautifully designed photo books and prints using smart AI.

What you will do

• Develop the core printing application using Scala.
• Design and develop new features and REST APIs in collaboration with frontend and product teams.
• Proactively identify and communicate improvements to internal workflows and codebases.
• Provide and receive constructive feedback to foster constant improvement.
• Share technical expertise with the broader engineering team.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in backend application development.
• Proficiency in a JVM language (Scala, Kotlin, or Java); willingness to learn Scala if not already known.
• Experience designing and developing REST APIs.
• Proficiency in writing automated unit tests and mocks.
• Experience with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (Redis, DynamoDB, MongoDB) databases.
• Must be based in Vienna or able to relocate to Vienna.
• Must have EU/Austria work authorization.

Nice to have

• Experience with AWS (S3, SQS, ECS, etc.), Docker, and GitLab.
• Knowledge of statistical methods or machine learning algorithms.
• Experience migrating from monolith to microservices.
• CI/CD pipeline experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model (40% home office) with flexible core hours.
• 25 days of vacation per year, increasing with tenure.
• In-house eatery providing daily breakfast and lunches.
• Reimbursement for public transport in Vienna.
• Yearly team-building trips to various destinations.
• Company MacBook provided for professional and personal use.
• Weekly in-house German language lessons.

Hiring process

• Intro call with Talent Acquisition (30 min).
• Coding Challenge and System Design Interview (30-60 min).
• Technical interview with the Backend team (1 h).
• Final interview with the Leadership team (1 h).