As a Senior Software Engineer, you will develop services for the Blacklane platform, improve systems, optimize performance, and contribute to team growth within an agile environment.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be part of one of our autonomous agile teams. You will help us develop the services that power the Blacklane, work on improving our back-office system, or solve problems around our products which allow business partners to integrate with the Blacklane platform.
Our environment is composed of Ruby, Go, Typescript and Java services, designed using DDD. These services are deployed to our Kubernetes cluster and communicate via domain events using SQS and Kafka. We use diverse data storage technologies such as Postgres, MySQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, and DynamoDB. As for infrastructure and cloud resources, we predominantly use AWS and manage provisioning through Terraform.
YOUR CHALLENGE:
- Tackling unique challenges to tailor our products to specific markets.
- Upholding high standards through comprehensive test coverage, documentation, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
- Investing time in optimising the performance, usability, and maintainability of the systems under your care.
- Committing to personal growth by learning new skills and technologies.
- Contributing to a motivated, open-minded, and collaborative team focused on enhancing our guests' travel experiences.
ABOUT YOU:
- You are proactive, curious, and a team player.
- You are experienced (at least 5 years) with two or more programming languages.
- You have knowledge and experience (at least 5 years) with at least one of these languages: Ruby, Go
- You're familiar with the HTTP protocol and have some experience with using and/or developing REST APIs.
- You write quality code, maintainable and follow best practices. You are familiar with at least some of the challenges of distributed systems. You are not scared of working on an existing codebase.
- You have experience with or want to learn more about Event-driven architecture and domain driven design.
- You have experience with Docker and containerized environments. Knowledge of Kubernetes and Terraform is a plus.
Why join us in a Blacklane on the fast lane?
- Fair Pay & Shared Success → We provide good salaries and automatically enroll all employees in our Virtual Stock Options Plan (VSOP). Your shares vest over four years, with full transparency on their value growth through Ledgy.
- Blacklane Mystery Rides → As a valued contributor to our success and growth, we are pleased to offer you one complimentary ride per quarter to experience and evaluate our chauffeur services firsthand.
- Learning & Development at Blacklane → We value the person beyond the CV, which is why we are committed to your continuous growth—not just for the company’s success, but for your own professional development. We believe that when our employees stay ahead, so does Blacklane. That’s why you have free access to thousands of online courses on LinkedIn Learning, tailored to your career aspirations, along with a unique learning experience designed for those stepping into leadership roles.
- The way to your heart goes through your stomach? → If so, we’ve got something special for you: our weekly homecooked, quality office lunches. Not only do they fuel your mind and body, but they also provide the perfect opportunity to connect with colleagues from all departments, fostering stronger bonds beyond your own division.
- Your Health, No Compromise → with Nilo Health & WHOOP
We prioritize both your mental and physical well-being because a healthy team creates a thriving culture. That’s why we offer access to the Nilo Health platform for mental wellness and the WHOOP bracelet to support your fitness—available for you to use as you choose. - Social responsibility → We Care: Learn more about Miracle flights and the meaningful impact behind our commitment to making a difference.
- Share your ideas with Blacklane’s C-Level - Our approachable C-Level team values your insights. Once a month, they host a consultation day where you’re invited to share your ideas, feedback, and constructive criticism—because your voice shapes our future.
We place great value on equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome everyone to apply.
Still not convinced?
→ Watch us on Amazon Prime
→ Listen to our CEO in Startup insider episode #1643
→ Blacklane is backed by investors who share our vision: Mercedes-Benz Mobility, Tasaru, Sixt, the Al Fahim Group, Alstin Capital, RI Digital Ventures, and b2venture
Top Skills
AWS
Docker
DynamoDB
Elasticsearch
Go
Java
Kafka
Kubernetes
MySQL
Postgres
Redis
Ruby
Sqs
Terraform
Typescript
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