Senior Backend Software Engineer (Java)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Software Engineer (Java): Building and evolving core services for data-ingestion products with an accent on scalability, reliability, and high-performance distributed systems. Focus on architecting real-time low-latency APIs, optimizing high-throughput data processing, and ensuring system resiliency in cloud-native environments.

Location: Hybrid in Lausanne, Switzerland (Relocation package provided)

Company

hirify.global is the leader in digital employee experience management software, providing IT leaders with unprecedented insight to diagnose and fix issues impacting employees at scale.

What you will do

• Design, build, and scale distributed backend systems serving millions of users.
• Drive end-to-end delivery of features from design and implementation to deployment and monitoring.
• Architect real-time, low-latency APIs and backend services for large-scale data-ingestion.
• Develop cloud-native services in Java 17+, ensuring reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Manage infrastructure components using AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes/ECS.
• Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to ensure high availability and fault tolerance.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional backend engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Java (17+).
• Experience with distributed data systems (e.g., Redis, Apache Kafka, SQL databases).
• Proven experience designing and scaling backend systems for high-throughput real-time services.
• Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures (AWS), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes/ECS).
• Must be based in or be able to relocate to Lausanne, Switzerland.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Java frameworks such as Micronaut or Spring.
• Experience with performance tuning and scaling in high-throughput environments.
• Familiarity with GitOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with a modern office overlooking Lake Geneva.
• Permanent contract with competitive compensation and flexible hours.
• Unlimited paid time off in addition to 25 days of standard holidays.
• Relocation package for candidates moving from another country.
• Free access to an on-site fitness center and reimbursement for public transport.
• Reimbursement of up to 50% of the cost of French classes.