Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Java): Building and maintaining backend applications and converting AI-generated MVPs into production-ready services with an accent on reliability, API design, and database schema optimization. Focus on refactoring prototype logic, implementing backend observability, and ensuring seamless engineering handoffs.

Location: Remote (EMEA selected countries)

Company

hirify.global is a product company focusing on building AI-driven applications and services.

What you will do

• Build and maintain backend applications using Java 21 and Spring Boot, with occasional React/TypeScript frontend adjustments.
• Convert AI-generated and vibe-coded MVPs into reliable, production-ready applications.
• Design PostgreSQL schemas and manage database migrations using Liquibase.
• Integrate BigQuery as a read source and maintain adjusted data views.
• Develop well-defined APIs following OpenAPI-first development practices.
• Implement backend observability using Spring Boot Actuator and Prometheus metrics.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java 21 and Spring Boot 3.x.
• Experience with PostgreSQL schema design, Liquibase, and Maven.
• Expertise in designing REST APIs using OpenAPI contract-first development.
• Experience with BigQuery or similar data warehouse technologies.
• Must be based in EMEA (selected countries).

Nice to have

• Experience with multi-module Maven projects.
• Experience integrating legacy systems without complete rewrites.
• Experience with Google APIs (Sheets, Drive, BigQuery).
• Familiarity with n8n, Vite, or TanStack Query.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive USD compensation.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• 31 days of paid time off (21 annual leave + 10 sick leave).
• Growth-focused environment with access to learning resources.
• Virtual team events including cooking classes, yoga, and quizzes.
• Culture of trust, ownership, and minimal red tape.

Hiring process

• Screening Interview (45 min) with a recruiter.
• Team Interview (60 min) with Team Lead and colleagues.
• Technical Interview (60 min) deep dive into functional expertise.
• Final Interview (60 min) with the Team Lead.