We blend cutting-edge technology with the craft of five-star chauffeuring to deliver an experience trusted by more than 100,000 active riders and 1,200 corporate accounts. Having recently launched in New York City, we're expanding rapidly across the US and EMEA. If you take pride in your craft and want to help shape the next chapter of our growth, we'd love to hear from you. About The RoleWe're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join one of our teams that keeps frameworks lean and focuses on what matters: clean, maintainable code, shipped fast with TDD, DDD, and continuous integration and delivery. We are a Go shop, and while we're busy migrating away from our Ruby monolith, our stack includes PostgreSQL, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Redis, gRPC, and Thrift. Everything runs on AWS and Kubernetes, managed via Terraform. Our interview process includes a recruiter screen, algorithms, live coding, a system design section, and a structured review of past experience and achievements. ResponsibilitiesWrite high-quality, performant code primarily in Go. Implement new microservices while helping us responsibly manage and migrate away from legacy services. Work closely with product managers, designers, and data scientists to turn abstract requirements into concrete technical designs. Requirements6+ years of experience building and maintaining scalable backend services. If not, we'll interview you in your strongest language (Python, C++, Ruby, etc.). In-depth knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis) and experience with message brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka. Upper-Intermediate (B2) English proficiency or higher. What We OfferOffice-based role in West London, four days a week with flexible start and finish times, plus one remote day of your choiceSalary starting from 120,000Employee stock options planPrivate medical and dental insuranceLife and critical illness coverLatest-generation MacBook Pro and 4k displayMonthly credit towards Wheely journeysCycle to Work schemeProfessional development stipendRelocation support, including visa sponsorship and allowanceAll of your personal information will be collected stored and processed in accordance with Wheely's Candidate Privacy Notice
Engineer - back End Developer in London employer: Wheely
At Wheely, we pride ourselves on being an innovative employer that values the craft of our team members while fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment. Located in West London, we offer flexible working arrangements, comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance, and a commitment to professional development, ensuring our employees have the tools and support they need to thrive. Join us as we shape the future of luxury transportation and enjoy the unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing company.
