Wellhub (formerly Gympass) is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Consumer Digital Experience (CODE) team, specifically the Challenges & Gamification Squad in Portugal. This is a remote position with a company that's transforming from a gym-access platform to a comprehensive employee wellbeing solution.
The role sits within the CODE team, which is responsible for the end-user experience of Wellhub's platform. The Challenges & Gamification Squad focuses on making the user experience more engaging and fun, while also working on integrations with health data platforms like AppleHealth and Google Health.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be expected to deliver high-quality code, participate in architectural decisions, and mentor less experienced developers. The position requires strong technical leadership, with responsibilities including code reviews, architectural planning, and maintaining high coding standards. You'll work closely with product teams and stakeholders in an agile environment, taking ownership of critical features and contributing to the technical direction of the squad.
The company offers an impressive benefits package, including flexible remote work arrangements, comprehensive wellness benefits, parental leave, and career growth opportunities. Wellhub maintains a culture focused on work-life balance and employee wellbeing, offering various wellness resources and programs to their staff.
The ideal candidate will be data-driven, passionate about quality code, and eager to learn and share knowledge. You'll need experience with backend development, architectural design, and agile practices. The role offers the opportunity to impact a growing global company while working with a diverse, international team across 11 countries.
This position is perfect for a senior engineer who wants to combine technical leadership with meaningful work in the wellness industry, all while enjoying the benefits of a flexible, remote-first culture that truly values employee wellbeing.