Staff Software Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Java): Leading the design and development of scalable IAM and eCommerce systems for a video platform with an accent on authentication protocols and payment processing lifecycles. Focus on architecting robust microservices, ensuring transaction integrity, and driving performance optimization across distributed systems.

Location: Must be based in the US (Fully remote with ~10% travel for in-person collaboration).

Company

hirify.global is a global media and entertainment company operating iconic brands across news, sports, and digital entertainment sectors.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of scalable IAM and eCommerce systems.
• Implement secure authentication flows including OAuth2, OIDC, and JWT.
• Manage complex payment processing lifecycles with a focus on compliance and accuracy.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across the identity and purchase funnel.
• Drive performance optimization for databases, caching layers, and microservices.
• Partner cross-functionally to evaluate technical trade-offs and influence platform direction.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience building and operating high-scale, distributed systems.
• Expert-level Java proficiency with deep knowledge of concurrency and multithreading.
• Advanced SQL expertise with a focus on transaction integrity and performance tuning.
• Strong knowledge of authentication protocols like OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, and JWT.
• Deep understanding of payment processing lifecycles and compliance.
• Must be based in the US and available for occasional in-person collaboration.

Nice to have

• Full-stack experience across backend, frontend, and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience with real-time data systems like Kafka.
• Familiarity with caching technologies such as Redis.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Culture grounded in trust, teamwork, transparency, and agility.
• Fully remote flexibility with intentional in-person collaboration opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact systems influencing revenue and customer experience.