Senior Backend Software Engineer

Summary

Join Wellhub, a corporate wellness platform, as a Senior Software Engineer (Data Platform Engineer) in Portugal! 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. This role requires a BS in Computer Science or equivalent, experience with Java/Python, proficiency with specific technologies (Apache Flink, Terraform, etc.), and strong SQL skills. Prior experience with Apache Flink, Kubernetes, and AWS is mandatory. Wellhub offers excellent benefits, including a comprehensive wellness program, flexible work options, paid time off, parental leave, and career growth opportunities.

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

• 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 !