Backend Software Engineer

Corporate wellness platform connecting employees to fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep partners through a single subscription.
$90,000 - $150,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
Healthcare · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Backend Software Engineer

Wellhub (formerly Gympass) is a leading corporate wellness platform transforming how employees access wellness services worldwide. As a Backend Software Engineer in the Tagus team, you'll be at the core of Wellhub's business model, building scalable solutions that support millions of users globally. The role offers exciting challenges in developing highly available systems that manage complex commercial conditions and critical business flows.

The position combines technical excellence with real business impact, requiring expertise in distributed systems, database management, and API development. You'll work with modern technologies like Golang, Java, or Kotlin, and handle large-scale data operations using PostgreSQL and MySQL.

This is an opportunity to join a company that's redefining corporate wellness while prioritizing its employees' wellbeing. Wellhub offers a flexible work environment, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that truly values work-life balance. With a presence in 11 countries, you'll collaborate with a diverse, global team while contributing to a platform that makes wellness accessible to everyone.

The ideal candidate will bring strong backend development experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. If you're passionate about technology, scalability challenges, and want to impact millions of users' wellness journey, this role offers the perfect blend of technical innovation and meaningful purpose.

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Responsibilities For Backend Software Engineer

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve services focusing on performance, scalability, and resilience
  • Work on development tasks involving core business rules, creating new APIs, developing event consumers/publishers
  • Analyze performance and scalability issues and propose new solutions
  • Support existing systems to enhance functionality and increase scale
  • Work in a collaborative and agile environment
  • Work with cutting-edge technologies on a global scale

Requirements For Backend Software Engineer

Go
Java
Kotlin
PostgreSQL
MySQL
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent professional experience
  • Experience with RESTful APIs written in Golang, Java, or Kotlin
  • Experience in designing and developing modern web applications
  • Experience with microservices, high volume distributed systems, and Event Driven
  • Experience in computer science fundamentals
  • Experience with SQL/NoSQL technology (PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB)
  • Solid software quality and test automation mindset
  • Communication skills for working with multidisciplinary teams
  • Intermediate or advanced proficiency in English

Benefits For Backend Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • Flexible work options (hybrid or remote)
  • Home office stipend and monthly flexible work allowance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Access to wellness resources and fitness programs
  • Paid time off (vacation after 6 months, 3 days per year + additional days)
  • 100% paid parental leave
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Global collaborative environment

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