Senior Backend Software Engineer

Summary

Join Wellhub's Wellbeing Access team in Portugal as a Senior Backend Software Engineer. You will contribute to a platform seamlessly integrating wellness benefits into employees' lives globally. Key responsibilities include designing system architecture, supporting existing systems, writing maintainable code, and participating in incident resolution. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience, experience with modern web applications and microservices, proficiency in programming languages (Golang and Kotlin are a plus), and cloud computing experience. Wellhub offers comprehensive benefits, including a wellness program, fitness subsidy, flexible work options, paid time off, parental leave, and career growth opportunities. Prior experience in backend development and microservices architecture is mandatory.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in designing and developing modern web applications
• Experience with microservices and high volume distributed systems
• Proficient in one or more programming languages (Java/ Kotlin/ Golang/ Typescript/etc.)
• Cloud computing (AWS) and Cloud Native (K8s) experience
• Being open to new experiences, willing to learn and grow
• Willing to work within an agile environment meant to be continuously challenged and improved upon
• Strong communication skills, including verbal and written English and Portuguese

Responsibilities

• Work within an agile full-stack talented engineering team
• Help to define the architecture of systems and integrations, bring innovation to the table, and make sure design docs are up to date
• Support existing systems looking to enhance functionality, increase scale, and transform in new ways to meet our product demands
• Ensure successful deliveries, and promote the long-term technical health of our journeys
• Write maintainable code and tests
• Take part in incident resolution and troubleshooting in the production environment, as well as in writing useful and critical post-mortems
• Help and mentor other developers
• Ensure high-quality code using best practices such as code review and pair programming
• 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

• Golang and Kotlin will both be considered a plus
• Prior experience in backend development and microservices architecture are mandatory requirements

Benefits

• We're a wellness company that is committed to the health and well-being of our employees
• WELLHUB: We believe in our mission and encourage our employees and their families to take care of their wellbeing too. 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
• FITNESS: Additional fitness subsidy to access onsite gyms and fitness studios
• FLEXIBLE WORK: 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
• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE: 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
• PAID TIME OFF: We know how important it is to take time away from work to recharge. 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!)
• PARENTAL LEAVE: 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
• CAREER GROWTH: Outstanding opportunities for personal and career growth. That means we maintain a growth mindset in everything we do and invest deeply in employee development
• CULTURE: 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. Find more info on our careers page !