Senior Backend Engineer

You will:

• Join the content and partners team on a mission of constantly improving the product
• Develop software using modern engineering approaches and agile principles for Partner Tablet Apps, and Partner Printers.
• Own the features and specializations of content management tools, brand integrations, invoicing, partners API, and our Glovo Admin Panel.
• Own your deliverables from start to finish
• Participate in high-level technical decisions.
• Mentor and empower other developers around you.
• Make our technology and our team scale as the business grow.

Requirements:

• Good English
• 5+ years of  relevant full-time experience
• Computer science or similar degree
• Strong Java Skills and deep understanding of the JVM: memory management, profiling, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming and Software architecture, etc.
• Strong will to adhere to best practices in development: Solid Principles, Clean Architecture, etc.
• Deep knowledge of relational databases, database performance concerns, and solutions.
• Understanding of ORMs and other alternatives for relational mapping
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Ruby.
• Familiarity with DevOps culture, and at least the basics of infrastructure management and infrastructure as-a-code. You own your code from design to the production.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with TDD
• Experience running code in the cloud and using laaS and PaaS solutions, especially AWS.
• Experience with Docker.
• Experience with non-relational databases

Benefits:

• A ticket to the moon sitting on the fastest rocket - an adventure filled with challenges and professional growth
• Offices based in trendy Poblenou (L4), 10 min away from the beach
• Generous equity pack for all employees
• Social benefits (such as fresh fruit every day, free Tuesday lunches from our, yummy partners, beers on Fridays, bi-monthly culture days, the best coffee machine in the world,...)
• A young, international and talented team, used to work in a fast paced and vibrant way - currently, we are over 800 employees from all over the world!

Values:

• Gas: Fear mediocrity over mistakes. Think big, work hard, be proactive, take smart leaps and lead the way.
• Good vibes: Build a team of people that radiates positive energy. No assholes allowed: Always be upfront, honest and kind. The road we chose is very bumpy. Stay optimistic no matter what.
• Everyone Wins: Don’t settle for growth alone. Build a sustainable Glovo that benefits everyone. Consider how every decision makes for the most positive impact possible in the long-term.
• Stay Humble: Always act humble: Everybody has to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty to make our big plans a reality. We invest smartly and keep a close eye on our costs.
• Glownership: Act as one company—one team: Pro-Glovo, not pro-department. Think beyond your role; help before you’re asked. Learn Glovo A to Z. Figure stuff out on your own. Make sure your shit works!
• Raise the bar: You're curious and capable; that's why you're at Glovo. You care deeply about improving your talents and look for opportunities to do so. Then put everything to work to reach your full potential.