Remote Lead Software Engineer

Summary

The job description is for a Lead Software Engineer position at Wellhub's Marketplace Management Systems team in Portugal. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and maintaining services for the marketplace value management systems. The ideal candidate should have experience with large-scale web applications, cloud-based architectures, RESTful web services, SQL/NoSQL technologies, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Experienced backend engineer skilled in architecting large-scale multi-tier web applications with high availability and scalability
• Skilled in one or more programming languages, such as Go, Java, Kotlin, Scala, Python, etc., with an in-depth knowledge of Golang being a valuable plus
• Extensive experience in designing and developing complex modern web applications
• Prior work experience with cloud-based architectures, specifically AWS and GCP
• Experience in developing RESTful web services, working closely with front-end teams to create mocks, define payloads, and follow HTTP best practices
• Applies computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis
• Extensive background in working with SQL/NoSQL technologies, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DynamoDB, and possess a deep understanding of their everyday use cases and performance pitfalls
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent professional experience

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve services focusing on performance, scalability, and resilience
• Build Integration among services and tools
• Support existing systems looking to enhance functionality, increase scale, and transform in new ways to meet product demands

Benefits

• Access digital fitness programs, and online wellness resources for meditation, nutrition, mental health support, and more (Wellhub)
• Additional fitness subsidy to access onsite gyms and fitness studios
• Choose when and where you work (Flexible Work)
• Flexible schedule based on personal schedule, time zone, and business needs
• Minimum of 25 days paid holiday per year with an additional day for each year of tenure (up to 5) in addition to annual holidays (including an extra holiday on your birthday!)
• 100% paid parental leave to all new parents and extended maternity leave
• Outstanding opportunities for personal and career growth
• An exciting and supportive environment filled with passionate individuals from all over the world!