Backend Team Lead (Python, ML)

TL;DR

Backend Team Lead (Python, ML): Building and delivering production-grade ML-powered applications and scalable backend services with an accent on turning ML models into reliable user-facing services. Focus on designing low-latency high-load systems, leading a team of backend engineers, and optimizing the delivery pipeline from experimentation to production.

Location: Temporary Remote with mandatory future relocation to Limassol, Cyprus

Company

hirify.global is a technology company building high-load products used by millions worldwide, specializing in real-time entertainment.

What you will do

• Design and build production ML services, including APIs and microservices.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of backend engineers.
• Drive architectural decisions for low-latency and high-load systems.
• Integrate ML models into user-facing applications.
• Implement best practices for serving, versioning, and monitoring models.
• Collaborate with ML engineers and MLOps teams to optimize the production pipeline.

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience in a Senior or Lead role.
• Strong commercial experience with Python.
• Proven managerial experience leading engineering teams.
• Expertise in system design, microservices, and high-load architectures.
• Experience developing APIs using FastAPI, Flask, or gRPC.
• Must be able to relocate to Cyprus.

Nice to have

• Experience with real-time ML systems (recommendations, ranking).
• Background in video streaming or high-throughput platforms.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud/on-prem environments.
• Experience with MLOps tools (MLflow, Airflow) and feature stores.

Culture & Benefits

• Full relocation package including flights, first month's apartment, and 3-year Cyprus work visa.
• Opportunity to obtain an EU passport after 4 years of residence.
• Private medical insurance and comprehensive family support, including 50% coverage of school/kindergarten fees.
• Transparent performance reviews twice a year with bonuses and salary adjustments.
• Office perks including free breakfasts, lunches, and a high-quality coffee bar in Limassol.
• Professional growth support via language courses, conferences, and coaching.

Hiring process

• HR Interview (45 min).
• Technical Interview (90 min).
• Live code-review interview (90 min).
• Final interview with the team (60 min).