Staff Software Engineer

Booksy; London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty marketplace is seeking a Staff Software Engineer in London to lead technical projects, promote engineering excellence, and contribute to innovative solutions. This role offers a chance to mentor others and design robust systems that empower service providers globally. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Python, Java, and modern web frameworks, with a deep understanding of microservices and PostgreSQL. Flexible working hours and remote opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote work opportunities

International environment

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python/Java programming with advanced understanding.
• Experience in modern web frameworks, preferably Vue.js.
• Extensive experience with PostgreSQL database management.

Responsibilities

• Lead major technical projects aligned with strategic goals.
• Promote advanced engineering practices within the team.
• Contribute to technical strategy and architecture.

Skills

Python programming

Java programming

JavaScript

TypeScript

PostgreSQL

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Microservices architecture

Test automation

Job description

Booksy connects beauty, wellness and health professionals with local customers, powering millions of appointments annually. Our vision is to be the destination for scheduling, empowering service providers to thrive and consumers to discover and book services. Consumers love Booksy, with a 4.9+ app rating in the App Store & Google Play, and providers gain peace of mind when they use Booksy Biz to manage their small businesses.

Working in a rapidly growing, ever-changing scale-up comes with its own set of opportunities and challenges. If you prefer a stable environment, with clear processes and structures then, we've got to be honest, you won't always find that here. However, if you enjoy inventively solving problems with others, helping create clarity when things get confusing, and prioritising your own path within ambiguity, then the chances are that you'll love the opportunities available to grow your career at Booksy.

Our inclusive, remote-first team operates with a shared commitment to our values:

• People first: We empower and elevate the service provider, the consumer, and their communities.
• Act like an owner: We take responsibility for our actions and their results.
• Work as a team: We collaborate and care about the success of our team and others.
• Shoot for the moon: We have ambitious goals and overcome obstacles with tenacity.

Ready to join us? Read on for more.

Role Overview

As a Staff Software Engineer at Booksy, you'll be at the forefront of engineering excellence, leading impactful projects that empower service providers worldwide to grow their businesses. You’ll work with a talented, collaborative team to tackle complex challenges, leveraging technology to design and scale robust, high-performance systems.

Beyond the technical scope, this role offers the chance to mentor others, drive innovation, and directly contribute to a product loved by millions of users globally.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Project Leadership: Lead major technical projects, ensuring they align with the company's strategic goals and deliver measurable impact.

Engineering Excellence: Promote advanced engineering practices within the team, setting high standards for development methodologies, testing frameworks, and system security.

Technical Strategy and Architecture: Contribute to defining and executing the technical strategy for the engineering department, driving architectural decisions that enhance system performance, scalability, and resilience.

Mentorship and Team Development: Provide mentorship and technical guidance to peers and junior team members, fostering skill development and enhancing team expertise.

Cross-functional Communication: Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.

• Proficient in Python/Java programming, with a comprehensive understanding of advanced features, and best practices.

• Experience in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern web frameworks (preferably Vue.js)
• Extensive experience with PostgreSQL database management system, including advanced querying, performance optimization, and database administration tasks.
• Proficiency in writing comprehensive test suites, test automation
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of advanced architectural patterns, such as microservices, micro-frontends, and event-driven architecture, to design scalable, maintainable, and high-performance systems.
• Design, implement, and maintain containerized applications using Docker, and develop CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment, and delivery processes for scalable and reliable software releases.
• Implement and maintain robust observability practices, including logging, monitoring, and alerting systems, to ensure real-time visibility into application performance, system health, and efficient troubleshooting.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to be part of something big - the world’s fastest growing beauty marketplace.
• Flexible working hours and opportunity to work remotely within your country.
• Work in a welcoming team which is always ready to help.
• Opportunity to develop in an international environment - we have teams in 6 countries.
• Additional benefits that might differ depending on the location.

Sounds interesting? Apply by completing the recruitment form :) We're waiting for you!

~ Booksy Team