Backend Engineer (They/She/He)

YOUR MISSION

We are hiring for multiple teams at Glovo, with diverse scopes, User Acquisition Flow, Courier Fraud mitigation, Order Dispatching system, payments, etc. We are looking for someone that is able to solve complex and ambiguous problems autonomously.

THE JOURNEY

• Work on challenging problems regarding large amounts of data processing (reads and writes).
• Lead technical projects that have a broad impact in the business.
• Keep our tier-1 system up and running ensuring that our business runs smoothly
• Mentor team members and share knowledge to make the team grow.
• Develop software using modern engineering approaches and agile principles.
• Make our technology and our team scale as the business grows.
• Own your deliverables from start to finish.
• Deliver high-quality solutions.
• Participate in technical decisions.
• Take part in product-experimentation.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

• Computer Science or similar degree.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving performance problems in complex software systems.
• 5+ years of relevant full-time experience.
• Strong Java or other high level language skills.
• Experience mentoring team members and leading technical projects.
• Extensive knowledge of object-oriented programming and software architecture.
• Strong will to adhere to best practices in OO development and a need to leave well-structured code in your tracks.
• The urge to write automated tests.
• Knowledge of relational databases and other approaches to data management.
• Knowledge of concurrency and Event-Driven Development.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Vivid interest in at least one area outside of coding (architecture, algorithms, optimization, automation, scalability, etc.)
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We believe driven talent deserves:

• 🌟 An enticing equity plan.
• 💪 Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
• 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
• 💳 Discounts on transportation, food, and even kindergarten expenses or office-based nursery.
• 🏊 Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.
• 🏖️ The freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year.
• 👪 Enhanced parental leave.
• 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits,

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. 

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? 

Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!

Glovo is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 70 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds – all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life?

Delve into our culture by taking a peek at our Instagram and check out our Linkedin and website!