Software Engineer (Backend)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Backend): Building and operating highly available communication services for digital channels like WhatsApp and Facebook with an accent on scalable distributed systems and message routing. Focus on implementing data ingestion pipelines, improving system reliability, and leveraging AI-assisted development workflows.

Location: Budapest (Flexible)

Company

hirify.global empowers more than 8,000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences through an AI-powered experience orchestration platform.

What you will do

• Build and extend digital channels for social platforms including Google, X, Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
• Implement features for data ingestion, aggregation, retrieval, message routing, and tracking.
• Develop automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests as part of the feature delivery.
• Create monitoring, alerting, and operational tooling to ensure service stability and observability.
• Optimize system reliability, scalability, and performance through technical design and code reviews.
• Utilize AI-powered development tools to accelerate prototyping, implementation, and testing.

Requirements

• 3+ years of software engineering experience focused on backend and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in TypeScript or Java with the ability to work across multiple backend technologies.
• Experience with NoSQL or relational databases.
• Proven track record of building cloud-native or microservice-based applications.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing and continuous integration.
• English: Upper intermediate (B2) or above required.

Nice to have

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with DynamoDB or other NoSQL data stores.
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and service-oriented architecture.
• Experience with observability tools such as SumoLogic, New Relic, or Pager Duty.
• Background in building real-time messaging or collaboration platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible-first culture with a global team and remote-friendly options.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, life insurance, and a cafeteria plan.
• Unique perks such as August Free Fridays and paid volunteer time.
• Strong emphasis on mentorship, continuous learning, and leadership development.
• Modern HQ located near Nyugati Railway Station in Budapest.

Hiring process

• Application review by the Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.
• Initial Zoom interview with a Talent Acquisition Partner.
• Technical and cultural interviews with the hiring manager and team members (up to five interviews total).