Senior Backend Engineer
On site
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
12-03-2025
Job Specifications
Wheely is not a traditional ride-hailing company. We are building a platform with user privacy at its core while successfully scaling a five-star service to millions of rides across multiple cities.
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
5+ 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
All of your personal information will be collected stored and processed in accordance with Wheely’s Candidate Privacy Notice
About the Company
Wheely is a Swiss-founded British luxury services company headquartered in London and operating in other major cities including Paris and Dubai. At Wheely, we’re a luxury brand on the outside, but a technology company on the inside, building the world’s first Luxury-as-a-Service. Our engineering hub is located in Nicosia, Cyprus where our product & engineering team develop and optimise technology, enabling our discerning clients to enjoy a full portfolio of luxury services, ranging from on-demand chauffering to concierge ser... Know more
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