Backend Engineer

b Overview /b p In this Backend Engineer role, you will build and evolve scalable Go-based services that power Wheely’s premium transport platform. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into robust designs, emphasizing speed, reliability, and maintainability. The role involves migrating legacy systems toward a modern microservices stack and ensuring performance under heavy load. This is a chance to impact a fast-growing, tech-forward company shaping urban mobility with a strong engineering culture. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Office-based role in West London, four days a week with one remote day /li li Salary starting from 90,000 /li li Employee stock options plan /li li Private medical and dental insurance /li li Life and critical illness cover /li li Latest-generation MacBook Pro and 4k display /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Develop high-quality Go code and create new microservices /li li Gradually migrate from legacy Ruby monolith to modern services /li li Collaborate with product managers, designers, and data scientists on technical designs /li li Optimize systems for low latency and high reliability /li li Support scalable backend architecture to handle heavy traffic /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li 3+ years of experience building scalable backend services /li li Proficiency in Go or willingness to be evaluated in strongest language /li li Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis) /li li Experience with message brokers (RabbitMQ or Kafka) /li li Upper-Intermediate English (B2) or higher and ability to discuss trade-offs /li /ul ul li ability to debate technical trade-offs /li li collaboration with cross-functional teams /li li effective communication of complex ideas /li li Go /li li Relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis) /li li RabbitMQ or Kafka /li /ul