Medior Backend Developer

About Us

At Hiya, we're revolutionizing voice communication. Our mission is to modernize voice with intelligence for security and productivity.

Since 2015, when we introduced the first mobile caller ID and spam-blocking apps, we've been at the forefront of voice intelligence innovation. In 2016, we partnered with Samsung and AT&T to launch
Hiya Protect
, the first network-based spam-blocking solution. In 2019, we introduced
Hiya Connect
, a branded call SaaS platform that helps businesses reach more customers by phone.

Today, our
Voice Intelligence Platform
supports over 500 million users globally. By using adaptive AI and audio intelligence, it delivers smarter, safer, and more productive voice calls across networks, apps, and devices. Our network & solution partners have grown to include British Telecom, EE, Virgin Media O2, Ericsson, Rogers, Bell Canada, MasMovil, Telenor, FICO, Twilio, and more.

About the Position

The Frontend Engineer is an individual contributor position responsible for implementing features for customer and internal facing web applications based on designs and specifications, and maintaining these systems, and who partners with software engineers, UX designers, and product managers.

We're excited about you because you're the kind of person that has the skills and desire to understand our entire stack, from our build and deployment processes through user authentication and automated testing all the way to the React applications we work on.

What You'll Do

• Work at a supportive and fast-growing startup with a fantastic team.
• Make an impact in the lives of tens of millions of consumers.
• Partner with software engineers, UX designers, and product managers to design and develop web applications
• Be on top of the latest and greatest technologies, tools, methodologies, and frameworks for frontend software engineering

Qualities that will make you successful:

• BSc or MSc degree in a relevant field;
• Please note that this is a medior role; we require 2-3+ years of relevant work experience
• Proficient at collaborating and communicating with both local and remote team members in English and Hungarian
• Experience with modern React (2-3+ years)
• Experience with is a plus
• Experience with API design and integration
• Experience with interpreting Figma designs and pixel-perfect implementation is a plus
• Experience with DevOps tools (e.g. Git, Kubernetes) is a plus
• Experience with user management tools (e.g. Auth0) is a plus
• Experience with cloud service integration (e.g. AWS)
• Experience with back-end technologies, including building HTTP services is a plus

The person in this role must embody Hiya's key values of
Serving
our customers,
Doing
rather than observing,
Improving
ourselves and our business,
Owning
and holding ourselves accountable for success, and
Leading
by showing up with a point of view, engaging in open discussion, listening respectfully to others opinions and committing to decisions.

The requirements listed in the job descriptions are guidelines. You don't have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If your skills are transferable we would still love to hear from you.

More Details

When determining compensation, a number of factors will be considered: skills, experience, job scope, location, and competitive compensation market data.

• Start Date: Immediately
• Status: Full-time
• Type: (Hybrid, 2 days per week in office (Tuesday, Thursday)
• Location: Budapest
• Travel Requirements: No
• Department: Engineering
• Reports to: Engineering manager
• Direct Reports: No

Benefits

• Private Retirement/Pension program
• Generali Private Health Care
• Donation Matching for a charity of your choice (up to $500/ year)
• WFH equipment stipend
• $1,000/year in Professional Development funds
• Online English Classes
• Gym membership
• Flexible working model (2 days a week, Tuesdays and Thursday is required in the office. In the rest of the month you decide whether you are working from home or from the office.)

This position is based in Budapest, Hungary.

We are building a team with a variety of perspectives, identities, and professional experiences. We evaluate great candidates through a business lens and we strongly believe that diversity and unique perspectives make our company stronger, more dynamic, and a great place to build a career.

Our team has won various awards over the last 4 years from Built-in Seattle and Seattle Business Week to #86 on Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and Forbes #1 Startup Employer. Here at Hiya, we are a people-centric company focused on helping each and every one of our employees grow both personally and professionally.

We feel that creating a team culture of support and empowerment to challenge the status quo results in an energized and passionate team that is continuously challenged and passionate about the work they are doing. You'll love working here if you are looking for an innovative challenge that is disrupting an industry.

Come join us