Backend Engineer (TypeScript)

TL;DR

Backend Engineer (TypeScript): Building and optimizing the connectivity layer for energy devices with an accent on reliability, observability, and API performance. Focus on developing robust integrations with EV chargers and OEM platforms, improving system resilience, and leveraging AI to streamline engineering workflows.

Location: Remote-first in Europe, with an optional office in Oslo.

Company

hirify.global provides the infrastructure layer that connects energy companies to thousands of devices like EVs, heat pumps, and home batteries to enable the energy transition.

What you will do

• Build and maintain reliable, performant API integrations with energy partners and OEMs.
• Enhance the connectivity platform by improving observability and strengthening system foundations.
• Develop internal tools and automations to streamline monitoring, triage, and testing.
• Define and implement SLAs, monitoring, and alerting practices to reduce manual work.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align platform priorities with product needs.
• Share knowledge and refine best practices to foster a supportive engineering culture.

Requirements

• Must be based in Europe for remote work.
• Experience writing maintainable, testable backend code in API-heavy environments.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and comfort working with distributed systems.
• Systematic approach to debugging and improving system reliability.
• Genuine interest in leveraging AI tools to enhance engineering productivity.
• Proactive communication and collaborative mindset.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with an attractive employee option program.
• Remote-first culture with home office stipend and co-working pass options.
• Access to best-in-class AI tooling for engineering tasks.
• Three annual team off-sites in exciting locations.
• Mission-driven environment focused on the global energy transition.
• Flexible, human-first work culture.