Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Python): Building and scaling a marketplace platform with an accent on API design, database performance, and system architecture. Focus on migrating to a subscription-based model, implementing high-volume transaction systems, and modernizing the technology stack.

Location: Must be based in Spain for this fully remote role.

Company

hirify.global is a profitable, PE-backed online services marketplace connecting customers with professionals across over 1,000 categories globally.

What you will do

• Collaborate with product managers to conceptualize and implement scalable software solutions.
• Build and maintain performant APIs, event handlers, and complex business logic.
• Design and manage robust SQL and NoSQL datastores for high-volume transaction systems.
• Proactively improve the codebase and contribute to architectural decisions during the platform transformation.
• Mentor other engineers to support team growth and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Must be based in Spain.
• 5+ years of extensive experience with Python in a production environment.
• Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Proficiency with Docker in production, ideally with Kubernetes or AWS ECS/EKS.
• Experience building, testing, and documenting features for internal and external use.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly innovative environment.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with the AWS ecosystem.
• Experience with cloud monitoring tools like Datadog.
• Experience with ElasticSearch or MongoDB.
• Interest in leveraging AI to increase developer efficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape commercial strategy during a pivotal transformation phase.
• Agile, fast-moving environment with the stability of a profitable scale-up.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Focus on test-measure-learn approaches and rapid prototyping.

Hiring process

• Screening call with Talent Partner (30 mins).
• Hiring Manager interview (30 mins).
• Technical task (90 mins).
• Values interview (30 mins).