Staff Software Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Java): Leading the design and development of scalable identity management and eCommerce systems for a video platform with an accent on authentication security, payment processing, and high-load performance. Focus on architecting robust microservices, ensuring transaction integrity, and driving technical strategy across distributed systems.

Location: Must be based in the US. This is a fully remote role with approximately 10% travel required for intentional 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.
• Architect secure authentication flows and robust payment processing lifecycles.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across identity and purchase funnels.
• 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 including OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, and JWT.
• Deep understanding of payment processing lifecycles and compliance considerations.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

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 transparency, agility, and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Fully remote flexibility with intentional in-person collaboration opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact systems influencing revenue and customer experience.