Backend Software Engineer (Go)

TL;DR

Backend Software Engineer (Go): Building and optimizing backend services and infrastructure for a cybersecurity and compliance platform with an accent on API design, PostgreSQL optimization, and system integrations. Focus on developing scalable Go services, implementing comprehensive observability, and ensuring system reliability for global clients.

Location: Remote (Global)

Salary: $90K – $120K (US national baseline)

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing security and compliance platform that simplifies the process of achieving standards such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain backend services and REST APIs using Go.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL schemas and queries for high-volume data.
• Build reliable orchestration and integration layers across internal and third-party systems.
• Implement metrics, distributed tracing, and observability across all services.
• Collaborate with the Engineering team to improve the overall Developer Experience.
• Implement security best practices within the platform architecture.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience with Go and designing REST APIs.
• Expertise in writing optimized PostgreSQL queries.
• Experience building reliable integrations with third-party APIs and services.
• Proven experience thriving in a fast-moving, start-up engineering environment.
• Strong time management skills and comfort operating outside a standard 9-5 mentality.
• Experience architecting and maintaining SaaS platform backends.

Nice to have

• Experience with gRPC or similar tools.
• Proficiency with TypeScript.
• Experience with workflow engines or queue-based job orchestration.
• Domain expertise in the information security field.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• 20 days PTO per year plus 8 floating holidays.
• Remote-first work culture with global hiring via EOR partners.
• Team off-sites in international locations such as Amsterdam and Italy.
• Culture of autonomy, impact, and high personal accountability.