Senior Backend Engineer

Wheely; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a talented Backend Engineer to join its dynamic technical teams. This role involves developing scalable backend services, primarily using Go, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success. The company values user privacy and aims to provide a five-star service across multiple cities. With a focus on excellence, they offer flexible working hours, stock options, and a range of exceptional benefits. If you're passionate about building reliable systems and want to be part of a forward-thinking organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Employee stock options plan

Medical insurance, including dental

Life and critical illness insurance

Lunch allowance

Best-in-class equipment

Professional development subsidies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing scalable backend services.
• Proficiency in Go and knowledge of databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to gather requirements and discuss project goals.
• Write clean, scalable code mainly in Go and implement microservices.

Skills

Backend Development

Go

Ruby

Python

C++

Java

Kotlin

Database Management

Messaging Systems

Unit Testing

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

Kafka

RabbitMQ

AWS

Terraform

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Job description

Wheely is not a traditional ride-hailing company. We are building a platform with user privacy at its core while successfully scaling a five-star service to millions of rides across multiple cities.

We are looking for a skilled Backend Engineer to join one of our dynamic technical teams, such as Marketplace, Privacy, Passenger, Supply, B2B, etc.
Responsibilities

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (designers, testers, product managers) to gather requirements and discuss project goals
• Participate in the analysis, design and evaluation of technical requirements together with the team
• Write clean, scalable, and efficient code mainly in Go language
• Implement new microservices and support old ones
• Perform unit testing and participate in integration and system testing to ensure the quality of the software
• Review and give feedback on code written by peers to ensure consistency, readability, and efficiency
• Write and maintain technical documentation, including software design documents and user guides

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience developing scalable and reliable backend services
• Proficiency with Go/Ruby/Python/C++/Java/Kotlin languages
• In-depth knowledge of common databases and messaging systems like PostgreSQL/MongoDB/Redis/Kafka/RabbitMQ, etc.
• Upper-Intermediate or higher English proficiency

Our current stack: Go microservices, shrinking Ruby monolith, Node.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Thrift, Redis, AWS, Terraform, K8s, Jenkins.
What we Offer

We expect excellence from our people - both on the road and in the office. In return, we offer flexible working hours, stock options, and a range of exceptional perks and benefits.

• On-site role located in West London
• Competitive salary
• Employee stock options plan
• Medical insurance, including dental
• Life and critical illness insurance
• Lunch allowance
• Best-in-class equipment
• Professional development subsidies

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