{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"5ac8be5f7b7a7b64eaa47525","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5ac8be5f7b7a7b64eaa47525","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/5ac8be5f7b7a7b64eaa47525","title":"Senior Backend Software Engineer","description":"About HyperFiWe're building the kind of platform we always wanted to use: fast, flexible, and built for making sense of real-world complexity. Behind the scenes is a robust, event-driven architecture that connects systems, abstracts messy workflows, and leaves room for smart automation. The surface is clean and simple. The interactions are seamless and intuitive. The machinery underneath is anything but. That’s where you come in.\r\nAbout HyperFiWe're building the kind of platform we always wanted to use: fast, flexible, and built for making sense of real-world complexity. Behind the scenes is a robust, event-driven architecture that connects systems, abstracts messy workflows, and leaves room for smart automation. The surface is clean and simple. The interactions are seamless and intuitive. The machinery underneath is anything but. That’s where you come in. We’re a well-networked founding team with strong execution roots and a clear roadmap. We’re backed, focused, and delivering fast.\r\nWe're looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join early. Someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, knows how to balance velocity with sound engineering, and wants to build foundational systems that scale. 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