Software Developer - Algorithm

Via; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in London is seeking a Software Developer - Algorithm to join their R&D team. You will own and improve complex algorithms and services impacting thousands of users daily. Candidates should have a B.Sc. in a relevant field and 3+ years in backend development (Python). Experience in cloud infrastructure and devops is a significant advantage. This role offers competitive compensation, hybrid work options, and a commitment to social good.

Benefits

Competitive compensation including equity

Hybrid working model

Comprehensive health scheme

Partnership with YellowNest for childcare fees

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on industry experience in backend development.
• Experience in devops in cloud infrastructure is a significant advantage.
• Solid background in software engineering methodologies required.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of large and complex code base implementing the core algorithm.
• Develop and maintain mission critical services.
• Collaborate with devops teams and algorithm developers.

Skills

Backend development (Python)

Team player

Fast learner

Problem decomposition

Git

CI/CD

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Mathematics

M.Sc. in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person’s daily commute to reducing humanity’s collective environmental footprint — we’ve got huge goals.

As an Software Developer - Algorithm at Via, you’ll join our R&D in London as part of the core Algo group, which is responsible for developing and maintaining Via’s proprietary algorithms that run in production on our live servers. The position requires deep knowledge of algorithms, data structures, software engineering methodologies and best practices. You will maintain and improve current algorithms and business logic, as well as develop new technical products and systems that support the various needs we have here at Via. If you’re a developer by heart and enjoy working on large-scale algorithms in a hands‑on environment, this position might be just for you!

What You'll Do:

• Take full ownership of large and complex code base that implements Via’s core algorithm
• Develop and maintain multiple mission critical services
• Immediate impact to Via’s thousands of daily passengers and clients around the world, like making our booking application respond to users significantly faster.
• Work in close collaboration with devops teams and algorithms developers and researchers

Who You Are:

• B.Sc. in Computer Science / Software engineering / Mathematics / similar field
• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on industry experience in backend development (Python)
• Experience in devops in cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes etc.) - significant advantage
• M.Sc. in Computer Science / Software engineering / similar field - significant advantage
• Experience in architecture and maintaining cloud systems - significant advantage
• Have a solid background in software engineering methodologies, such as git, CI/CD
• Fast learner: you can quickly master concepts, disciplines and methods
• Team player: you work well with people, as well as by yourself
• Pragmatic: you know how to deconstruct a problem into few smaller problems
• Concise: you get stuff done, in a simple, elegant way.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Joining a global employer with over 700 mobility deployments in 50+ countries
• Becoming part of a company that was awarded for its commitment to social good
• Competitive compensation including equity
• A hybrid working model and a spacious office near Chancery Lane, where you can enjoy weekly team lunches
• Comprehensive health scheme offered through AXA
• Partnership with YellowNest, a salary exchange benefit that helps reduce childcare fees for working parents

We’re Via, and we build technology that changes the way the world moves. We’re driven by a simple mission: to create modern and efficient public transportation systems that provide far greater access to jobs, healthcare, and education. With our best in class suite of products, we make transit thrive.

Our teams of worldclass engineers, data‑scientists, product managers, operations specialists, marketers, transit experts and more bring cutting‑edge AI‑powered software and innovative technology‑enabled operations to our partners across the globe. Founded in 2012, Via builds solutions to digitize, automate, and enable data‑driven decision making for entire transportation networks; fixed‑route buses, microtransit, paratransit, school buses, autonomous vehicles, and more.

If you’re excited to be at the forefront of modernizing the future of transportation, are up for solving tough problems, and willing to become/already are a transit nerd, we are the place for you. Even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

Ready to join the ride?

Via is an equal opportunity employer.