Senior Backend Software Engineer

Summary

Join Wellhub, a corporate wellness platform, as a Senior Backend Software Engineer in Portugal! Contribute to our Partner Content (CODE) team, focused on enhancing the user experience and services within our wellbeing platform. You will work on projects involving generative AI development, RAG systems, and API development and integration. This role requires strong programming skills, experience with API development, and excellent problem-solving abilities. Wellhub offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible work options, paid time off, parental leave, and wellness resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong skills in programming languages such as Python, Go, Kotlin, Java, C or C++
• Experienced in working with SQL/NoSQL technologies (e.g., OpenSearch, DynamoDB, PostgreSQL) understanding common use cases and performance pitfalls
• Experience with API development and integration
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication (both in English and Portuguese) and teamwork skills
• Able to work efficiently on highly scalable and distributed projects
• Proven experience with projects where the scope is not clearly defined
• Faster learner, easily adapting to new technologies quickly and efficiently
• Passionate and proven experience to build reliable minimum viable products and pilots in a short amount of time

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement generative AI-based applications
• Work with large language models (LLMs) to create innovative applications and solutions
• Conduct research to stay updated with the latest advancements in generative AI
• Develop and optimize RAG systems to enhance the performance and accuracy of AI models
• Implement robust data retrieval mechanisms to support RAG frameworks
• Collaborate with data engineers to ensure seamless integration of data pipelines
• Design and develop APIs to interface with various AI models and services
• Ensure APIs are secure, scalable, and performant
• Ensure seamless integration of our AI applications with other software systems, enhancing interoperability and functionality (e.g., WhatsApp, Slack, Teams, Google Chat, and other 3rd party mobile applications)
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other engineers
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
• Communicate technical concepts and project progress effectively to non-technical stakeholders
• 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

• PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience with one or more topics listed in the Responsibilities section
• Familiarity with large language models, and generative AI frameworks (e.g., Haystack, Langchain, LlamaIndex, HuggingFace, Ollama, AWS Bedrock)
• Knowledge of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and related technologies
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Knowledge of data engineering and ETL processes (e.g., Spark, Flink)
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Understanding of natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision
• Experience with Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration

Benefits

• Access 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
• Additional fitness subsidy to access onsite gyms and fitness studios
• 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
• We understand that together, Wellhubbers and their leaders can make the best decisions for their own individual scopes. This includes flexibility to adjust their working hours based on their personal schedule, time zone, and business needs
• Employees receive a 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!)
• 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
• An exciting and supportive environment filled with passionate individuals from all over the world! You’ll partner with global colleagues and share in the success of a high-growth technology company disrupting the health and wellness space. Our value-based culture of trust, flexibility, and integrity makes this possible every day