Backend Software Engineer

Summary

Join Wellhub's Fraud & Prevention team in Brazil as a Backend Software Engineer. Collaborate with a cross-functional team to build and implement fraud prevention technologies. Build production systems to prevent fraud, prototype and productionize new solutions, and ensure high code quality. Resolve incidents and troubleshoot production environments. Promote a supportive work environment focused on wellbeing and work-life balance. Prior backend development and microservices experience are mandatory.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent practical experience
• Proactive learner eager to master new technologies and resolve challenging technical issues
• Experience in developing RESTful web services
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL technology (such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB), understanding common use cases and performance pitfalls
• Experience applying computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis
• Experience with microservices
• You have exceptional communication skills that enable you to work effectively with diverse teams located across different countries
• Advanced English skills and can clearly articulate ideas when speaking to groups in English

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a cross functional team spanning operation, product management, and engineering to build new technologies and features
• Build production systems that prevent fraud from happening
• Help to prototype, implement and productionize new fraud solutions at scale
• Ensure successful deliveries, and promote the long-term technical health of our journeys
• Ensure a high bar on code quality standards, making sure devs are proud of their work
• Apply development best practices
• Take part in incident resolution and troubleshooting in the production environment
• Live the mission: inspire and empower others by genuinely caring for your own wellbeing and your colleagues. Bring wellbeing to the forefront of work, and create a supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable taking care of themselves, taking time off, and finding work-life balance

Preferred Qualifications

• Nice to have experience with Golang (experience with Java or Kotlin would also be nice to have)
• Nice to have experience dealing with event-driven architectures and message brokers (such as KAFKA, AWS SQS, AWS SNS, etc.) understanding of their use cases and pitfalls
• Experience with Cloud-based architectures (AWS experience is nice to have)

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• At Wellhub, flexibility fosters a happier, healthier, and more productive work environment for everyone. As a Flexible First company, we offer two work model options: flexible hybrid and full remote, and make the office a place for collaboration, community, and team building. The model for this role can be discussed with your recruiter and hiring manager. We offer all employees a home office stipend and a monthly flexible work allowance to help cover the costs of working from home
• Wellhubbers and their leaders can make the best decisions for their scope. This includes flexibility to adjust their working hours based on their personal schedule, time zone, and business needs
• We believe in our mission and encourage our employees and their families to take care of their wellbeing too. Access onsite gyms and fitness studios, digital fitness programs, and online wellness resources for meditation, nutrition, mental health support, and more. You will receive the Gold plan at no cost, and other premium plans will be significantly discounted
• Vacations after 6 months and 3 days off per year + 1 day off for each year of tenure (up to 5 additional days) + extra day off for your birthday
• Welcoming a new child is one of the most special moments in your life and we want our employees to take the time to be present and enjoy their growing family. We offer 100% paid parental leave to all new parents and extended maternity leave
• Outstanding opportunities for personal and career growth. That means we maintain a growth mindset in everything we do and invest deeply in employee development