Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Wonder-c9247c0; New York (NY); On-site; USD 176,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision

Paid time off & parental leave

Discounted meals

Job summary

Wonder is seeking a senior software engineer to architect, build, and maintain highly scalable consumer-facing applications in a fast-paced, product-driven environment. You will drive design decisions, ensure reliability, and contribute to the platform’s evolution.

You will work with Java and other OO languages, leverage AWS, and implement robust testing and observability. Collaboration across teams and ownership of critical components are key aspects of this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, programming or engineering.
• 5+ years building scalable consumer applications.
• Experience with Java or other object-oriented languages.
• Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms.
• Automated testing experience (JUnit/Mockito/JMeter).
• Experience with distributed systems and high availability.
• Building observability into applications.
• Experience with Cassandra or NoSQL databases.
• Docker or containerized workloads.
• CI/CD with Gradle/Jenkins/Spinnaker.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop testable, fault-tolerant software with future evolution in mind.
• Ensure performance, security, and scalability of the platform.
• Oversee delivery, deployment, maintenance and monitoring of applications and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize features and tech debt.

Skills

Java

OO languages

Distributed systems

AWS

Observability

Testing

Data structures

Cassandra/NoSQL

Docker

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering

Tools

Gradle

Jenkins

Spinnaker

Job description

The Impact You Will MakeYou’ll gain expertise in your domain and build highly scalable & reliable additions to our platformYou’ll be accountable for delivery, deployment, maintenance, and monitoring the performance of your applications and the platform as a wholeYou’ll evaluate tools, technologies, frameworks, and vendors for the platform along with other senior team membersYou’ll write performant and concise code to meet the defined standards here at GrubHub, review the code of peers, and ensure security and scalability of the features you work onYou’ll help to create the backlog of tech debt and features, suggesting areas for improvement and enhancementYou’ll actively work with other team members in the domain and be a team playerWhat You Bring to the TableBachelor’s Degree in a science, programming or engineering related field5+ years experience building highly-scalable consumer-facing applications (e-commerce preferred)Experience with Java or other object-oriented languagesExperience architecting, designing, and developing testable, fault tolerant, and performant software with emphasis on future evolutionExperience with complex systems composed of multiple components spread across the networkAWS experience, or similar cloud based offeringsAutomated testing experience applicable for services (junit/testing, mockito + jmeter/ gatling.io)Strong fundamentals (data structures, algorithms)Experience developing highly-available distributed systems (4x9’s uptime etc.)Building observability as part of the applicationExperience modeling system resource requirements as system load changesInterest in working for a fast paced, product oriented tech companyDistributed database experience with Cassandra or similar NoSQL database experience preferredDocker, or similar containerized solutionsCI / CD tools experience like Gradle, Jenkins, Spinnaker, or similar technologiesExperience leading as an individual contributor, i.e. time prioritization, self-management, and working within and across teams to drive resultsDedication to improving the customer experience and designing systems to avoid poor customer experience during outages and guarantee the availability of servicesPassion for challenging the status quo, understanding new things, and solving problems in creative and unconventional waysA sense of accountability for developed software and ownership of upstream and downstream dependencyNew York Base Salary: $176,000 - $183,500.Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.BenefitsThe benefits applicable to this role include a competitive compensation package with equity and a 401(k). We also offer a choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, company paid short and long term disability coverage, paid time off including flexible time off for exempt employees, paid vacation for non-exempt employees, and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable law in addition to paid parental leave, discounted meals and exclusive perks across the Wonder family of brands.Eligibility, effective dates, and available plan options vary by employment classification and location. To learn more about benefits for this role, visit our Careers page here.A Final NoteAt Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy.