Senior Backend Software Engineer

Summary

Join Wellhub, a corporate wellness platform, as a Senior Backend Software Engineer in our New Ventures Focus Area, Wellz team in Brazil. You will contribute to the development of scalable solutions for Wellz products, focusing on performance, scalability, and stability. Collaborate with teams responsible for booking, payments, and assessments. Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain services while integrating with third-party APIs. This role requires proficiency in backend languages (Java, Scala, Python, Ruby, NodeJS, or Go) and experience with modern service applications. Wellhub offers a flexible work environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

• Be proficient in Java, Scala, Python, Ruby, NodeJS, or Go
• Have experience developing complex modern service applications
• Understand various web and back-end paradigms like single-page apps and microservices
• Apply object-oriented design and create RESTful web services
• Build scalable and maintainable architectures with clean, readable code
• Work with product and design teams to create responsive and intuitive web experiences
• Collaborate with peers to achieve significant goals and foster teamwork
• Have experience participating in agile development and quick prototyping to see your work in action
• Manage data from conception to analysis within a data-driven team
• Utilize computer science fundamentals, such as data structures and algorithm design
• Have experience with SQL/NoSQL technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Be knowledgeable in software design approaches and UX patterns; able to weigh front-end libraries' risks and benefits
• Be an excellent communicator in both English and Portuguese, both verbally and in writing
• Be willing to mentor junior engineers
• Have experience with JavaScript, HTML5, CSS/SASS

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful delivery of projects, and promote the long-term technical health of our services
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve services focusing on performance, scalability, and stability
• Build Integration with 3rd party API and tools
• Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
• Bring expertise in architecture and design process
• Support existing systems looking to enhance functionality, increase scale, and transform in new ways to meet our product demands
• Meet with the business and product team to review the design of the product
• Create new services/products and capabilities to meet emerging needs as our business grows
• 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

Have full-stack experience and knowledge of large-scale web application architecture

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Flexible hybrid and full remote work options
• Home office stipend
• Monthly flexible work allowance
• Flexible schedule to adjust working hours based on personal schedule, time zone, and business needs
• 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
• 100% paid parental leave to all new parents and extended maternity leave
• Outstanding opportunities for personal and career growth