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Backend Engineer

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London, Greater London, England
Mid level
London, Greater London, England
Mid level
As a Backend Engineer at Wheely, you'll develop scalable and reliable backend services, collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll write efficient code in Go, implement new microservices, ensure software quality through testing, and maintain technical documentation.
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At Wheely, we are building the future of high-end transportation. We’re pioneering a new standard of excellence and crafting unparalleled brand, product and service experiences for discerning individuals who prioritize time and perfection above all else. Join us as we scale Wheely from London, Dubai and Paris to dozens of markets around the world in the coming years. With over 3000 chauffeur partners and hundreds of thousands of customers, we are fortunate to be the leading brand in all the markets we operate in.

We are looking for a skilled Backend Engineer to join one of our dynamic technical teams, such as Marketplace, Privacy, Passenger, Supply, B2B, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams (designers, testers, product managers) to gather requirements and discuss project goals
  • Participate in the analysis, design and evaluation of technical requirements together with the team
  • 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 to ensure the quality of the software
  • Review and give feedback on code written by peers to ensure consistency, readability, and efficiency
  • Write and maintain technical documentation, including software design documents and user guides

Requirements

  • 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 like PostgreSQL/MongoDB/Redis/Kafka/RabbitMQ, etc.
  • Upper-Intermediate or higher English proficiency

Our current stack: Go microservices, shrinking Ruby monolith, Node.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Thrift, Redis, AWS, Terraform, K8s, Jenkins.

What we Offer

We expect excellence from our people — both on the road and in the office. In return, we offer flexible working hours, stock options, and a range of exceptional perks and benefits.

  • On-site role located in West London
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee stock options plan
  • Medical insurance, including dental
  • Life and critical illness insurance
  • Lunch allowance
  • Best-in-class equipment
  • Professional development subsidies


Wheely is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All of your personal information will be collected stored and processed in accordance with Wheely’s Candidate Privacy Notice

Top Skills

C++
Go
Java
Kotlin
Python
Ruby
HQ

Wheely London, England Office

The Old Monastery Barn, London, United Kingdom, TW8 8JF

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