Senior Backend Software Engineer

Summary

Join Wellhub, a leading corporate wellness platform, as a Senior Backend Software Engineer in Portugal! You will design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable services. Collaborate with a global team using cutting-edge technologies in a flexible, agile environment. This role requires experience in architecting large-scale web applications, cloud-based architectures (AWS/GCP), and RESTful web services. Wellhub offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible work options, paid time off, parental leave, and access to wellness programs.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent professional experience
• Develop and deploy project level solutions with minimum supervision, know how to deal with interruptions and set a clear goal for the project and task at hand
• Be experienced in architecting large-scale multi-tier web applications
• Be experienced in designing and developing complex modern web applications
• Be experienced in Cloud-based architectures (AWS / GCP)
• Be experienced in developing RESTful web services collaborating with front-end teams to create mocks, define payloads and follow the HTTP best practices
• Be experienced in applying computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis
• Be experienced in working with SQL/NoSQL technology such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB understanding common use cases and performance pitfalls
• Be proficient in one or more programming languages (Java/Ruby/Go/C++/etc.)
• Have communication skills to work with multidisciplinary teams located in several countries with different cultures
• Have intermediate or advanced proficiency in English

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 our product demands
• Work in a collaborative and agile environment that prioritizes people over process and is laser-focused on productivity
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and edge cases on a global scale

Preferred Qualifications

Have Golang/Kotlin experience

Benefits

• Access digital fitness programs, and online wellness resources for meditation, nutrition, mental health support, and more (Gold plan at no cost, other premium plans significantly discounted)
• Additional fitness subsidy to access onsite gyms and fitness studios
• Flexible work options: flexible hybrid and full remote, home office stipend, and a monthly flexible work allowance
• Flexible schedule to adjust working hours 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
• Opportunities for personal and career growth and investment in employee development