Senior Backend Software Engineer

Summary

Join Wellhub, a corporate wellness platform, as a Senior Software Engineer (Data Platform Engineer) in Brazil. Build and maintain system components for data engineers and analysts, leveraging open-source software and cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with diverse teams, advocate for software improvements, and streamline tasks. The ideal candidate possesses a BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience, expertise in Java/Python, and proficiency with Apache Flink, Terraform, Pulumi, or Crossplane. Experience with relational databases, Kafka, distributed systems, and analytical data warehouses is also required. Advanced English skills are essential for effective communication. Wellhub offers a flexible work environment, comprehensive wellness benefits, paid time off, parental leave, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
• Solid experience with Java, Python, or similar
• Proficiency with Apache Flink, Terraform, Pulumi, or Crossplane (Kubernetes experience desired)
• Solid understanding of relational databases fundamentals and solid SQL skills (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Familiarity with Kafka, Pulsar, or RabbitMQ (Kafka preferred)
• Experience with distributed systems and data-intensive applications
• Knowledge of analytical data warehouses
• Genuine interest in big data applications and their technology trends
• You have 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
• Prior experience with Apache Flink, Kubernetes, and AWS are mandatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Advocate for improvements in software quality, security, and performance
• Embrace the DataOps mindset to streamline and optimize repetitive tasks
• Collaborate with Analytics Engineers and Data Analysts to drive efficiencies for their work
• Provide tooling that improves the product development process and prevents failures
• Ensure that knowledge is shared effectively with internal documentation and personal interaction
• 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

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 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
• Wellhubbers and their leaders can make the best decisions for their scope. This includes flexibility to adjust their working hours based on their personal schedule, time zone, and business needs
• We believe in our mission and encourage our employees and their families to take care of their wellbeing too. 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
• 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
• Outstanding opportunities for personal and career growth. That means we maintain a growth mindset in everything we do and invest deeply in employee development