Staff Software Engineer - Data Integration (AI)

Location: Remote within the United States; candidates must reside in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI, or Washington DC.

Salary: $180,000–$225,000 USD annually, plus potential discretionary incentives and benefits.

Company

hirify.global helps middle-market organizations connect fragmented applications and systems through cloud architecture, system integration, AI, and data strategy.

What you will do

• Build connectors for legacy ETL platforms, databases, and modern cloud data systems.
• Parse XML, SQL, repository exports, scripts, and vendor-specific formats.
• Transform extracted metadata into accurate lineage and dependency models.
• Create automated tests and known-good datasets to verify connector accuracy.
• Improve the connector framework with the Principal Architect and document reusable patterns.
• Use AI throughout reverse engineering, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.

Requirements

• Strong experience in data engineering, metadata, or systems integration.
• Hands-on experience with ETL platforms, SQL parsing, data lineage, or transformation logic.
• Experience reverse engineering unfamiliar or poorly documented systems.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and automated testing.
• Demonstrated experience embedding AI tools into the software development process.
• Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer and must reside in one of the specified U.S. states or Washington DC; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Experience with Informatica PowerCenter, DataStage, Talend, SSIS, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of graph models, OpenMetadata, OpenLineage, compilers, or parsers.
• Experience delivering software into regulated or security-reviewed environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Practical, collaborative environment focused on meaningful business and technology problems.
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and work closely with experienced leaders.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) and paid time off.
• Potential discretionary bonuses, commissions, or other incentive programs.