Medior Backend Engineer (Scala)

TL;DR

Medior Backend Engineer (Scala): Designing, coding, and operating high-performance data processing systems and backend services on the JVM for phone call processing pipelines and customer-facing web applications with an accent on functional programming, cloud infrastructure, and stream processing. Focus on owning architecture end to end, solving complex data-processing challenges, and operating reliable services in production.

Location: Based in Budapest, Hungary; hybrid work with Tuesdays and Thursdays required in the office.

Company

hirify.global develops AI voice technology that protects consumers and businesses from spam, scams, and other threats to trusted phone communication.

What you will do

• Design, code, deploy, and operate high-performance backend services and data processing systems.
• Build components for phone call processing pipelines and customer-facing web applications on the JVM, primarily with Scala.
• Work across AWS, data storage technologies, and Kafka-based stream processing.
• Own systems developed by the team, including production operations and applicable on-call rotations.
• Collaborate with local and remote colleagues while prioritizing customer needs and continuously improving solutions.

Requirements

• 2–3+ years of relevant backend engineering experience in a mid-level role.
• Experience or interest in typed functional programming.
• Familiarity with data storage and processing systems such as PostgreSQL, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Redshift, or Apache Spark.
• Ability to design and own solutions end to end, including architecture and operations.
• Proficient English and Hungarian communication skills are required.
• BSc or MSc degree in a relevant field.

Culture & Benefits

• Transparent, autonomous, and ownership-oriented working environment.
• Private retirement or pension program through Erste Bank.
• Generali private healthcare and gym membership.
• WFH equipment stipend of up to $500 in the first year.
• $1,000 per year in professional development funds and online English classes.
• Donation matching of up to $500 per year and a flexible hybrid working model.

Hiring process

• Initial screen followed by a hiring manager screen.
• Take-home, role-relevant assignment reviewed during an onsite interview loop with a live working session.
• Future Values Interview and reference check with 2–3 past supervisors.