Backend Engineer - Search (Node.js)

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Salary: €60,000–€70,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a fashion company focused on creating an inclusive and fairer approach to fashion.

What you will do

• Develop a search engine using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Process extensive data volumes with Google BigQuery and integrate search capabilities with BI systems and the data platform.
• Build and improve high-traffic APIs with minimal latency.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, QA experts, and analysts to improve existing functionality and launch new features.
• Define architectural decisions with the Tech Lead and evaluate new technologies.

Requirements

• 3+ years of backend development experience.
• 2+ years of experience building scalable APIs with Node.js, Python, or Go.
• Recent practical experience with a typed programming language such as TypeScript.
• Strong knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases and experience writing efficient, maintainable code.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate the reasons behind search outcomes.
• Experience working in an English-speaking and agile environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with Elasticsearch or OpenSearch.
• Experience building data models with dbt or working with MPP data warehouses such as BigQuery or Redshift.
• Experience with Datadog, AWS or GCP, and orchestration tools such as Dagster or Airflow.
• Experience with distributed data processing frameworks, machine learning models, or LLM-based systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Flat organizational structure and rapid decision-making.
• Room for innovative ideas, contributions, and professional growth.
• Inclusive environment that values acceptance and diverse perspectives.
• Additional perks are available through the company benefits program.

Hiring process

• Apply online through the career page.