Backend Engineer

A privacy-focused ride-hailing platform delivering five-star service across multiple cities.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
3+ years of experience
Travel

Description For Backend Engineer

Wheely, a premium ride-hailing platform, is seeking a Backend Engineer to join their technical teams in London. The company distinguishes itself by prioritizing user privacy while scaling a five-star service across multiple cities. The role involves working with various teams including Marketplace, Privacy, Passenger, Supply, and B2B divisions. The tech stack is modern and diverse, featuring Go microservices, Ruby, Node.js, and various databases and messaging systems. The position offers a blend of technical challenges and collaborative opportunities, working on scalable solutions that impact millions of rides. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package including equity options and professional development support. This role is perfect for engineers who value privacy-focused technology and want to contribute to a growing premium service platform. The position requires strong backend development skills, particularly in Go, and offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Backend Engineer

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and discuss project goals
  • Participate in analysis, design and evaluation of technical requirements
  • Write clean, scalable, and efficient code mainly in Go language
  • Implement new microservices and support old ones
  • Perform unit testing and participate in integration and system testing
  • Review and give feedback on code written by peers
  • Write and maintain technical documentation

Requirements For Backend Engineer

Go
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
RabbitMQ
Redis
Node.js
  • 3+ years of experience developing scalable and reliable backend services
  • Proficiency with Go/Ruby/Python/C++/Java/Kotlin languages
  • In-depth knowledge of common databases and messaging systems
  • Upper-Intermediate or higher English proficiency

Benefits For Backend Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Equity
Education Budget
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee stock options plan
  • Medical insurance, including dental
  • Life and critical illness insurance
  • Lunch allowance
  • Best-in-class equipment
  • Professional development subsidies
  • Flexible working hours

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