Senior Backend Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain server-side architecture and backend logic for web/mobile applications.
• Develop RESTful APIs and services that can support multiple products and services.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to ensure seamless integration between the backend and frontend.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Optimize backend performance to ensure high availability and scalability.
• Work with databases (SQL/NoSQL) to ensure data integrity, security, and performance.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid resolution.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and team processes.
• Stay up-to-date with new backend development trends and technologies to continuously improve the backend architecture.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in backend development, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages such as Java, Go, or Ruby.
• Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Solid understanding of databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tools is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Deliveroo is revolutionizing the way the world eats by making food more accessible and convenient. With a mission to be the definitive food company, Deliveroo connects people with the food they love, offering a vast selection from restaurants and stores and delivering it right to their doorstep. Started in London in 2013, Deliveroo has expanded to 11 markets, with over 100,000 riders delivering from over 140,000 restaurants and stores, serving millions of customers in hundreds of cities worldwide. The company focuses on tackling complex challenges within the food industry, including affordability, waste reduction, and scalability.

Deliveroo is a fast-growing company operating in the online food delivery market, driven by innovation in technology and logistics. It is working to expand online food access, and improving the food delivery sector.