Remote Senior Specialist Software Engineer

Summary

Join Wellhub, a global corporate wellness platform that offers fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep solutions. We are hiring a Senior Specialist Backend Engineer for our Billing team in Portugal to work on strategic projects and improve/maintain existing systems. The role involves research, architecture, planning, and execution of projects, and influencing global checkout conversion.

Requirements

• You're an experienced backend engineer skilled in architecting large-scale multi-tier web applications with high availability and scalability
• You have experience with microservices and high-volume distributed systems
• You're skilled in one or more programming languages, such as Java or Kotlin with Spring
• You have prior work experience with event-driven and cloud-based architectures, specifically AWS and GCP
• You have extensive experience designing and developing complex modern web applications
• You have experience in developing RESTful web services, working closely with front-end teams to create mocks, define payloads, and follow HTTP best practices
• You have experience applying computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis
• You have an extensive background in working with SQL/NoSQL technologies, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DynamoDB, and possess a deep understanding of their everyday use cases and performance pitfalls
• You have exceptional communication skills that enable you to work effectively with diverse teams located across different countries
• You are a professional that focus on making things right and better at every opportunity
• You have advanced English skills and can clearly articulate ideas when speaking to groups in English
• You have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent professional experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for the platform that serves the entire Wellhub business, processing millions of transactions for users and companies around the globe

Benefits

• WELLHUB: Access digital fitness programs, online wellness resources for meditation, nutrition, mental health support, and more at no cost, and other premium plans significantly discounted
• FITNESS: Additional fitness subsidy to access onsite gyms and fitness studios
• FLEXIBLE WORK: Flexible hybrid or full remote work options, flexible hours based on personal schedule, time zone, and business needs
• FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE: Ability to adjust working hours based on personal schedule, time zone, and business needs
• PAID TIME OFF: 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: 100% paid parental leave to all new parents and extended maternity leave
• CAREER GROWTH: Outstanding opportunities for personal and career growth
• CULTURE: An exciting and supportive environment filled with passionate individuals from all over the world!