Remote Backend Software Engineer | Access

Description:

• Wellhub is a corporate wellness platform that connects employees to various wellness partners, including fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep services.
• The company is headquartered in NYC and has a global team across 11 countries.
• The position is for a Backend Software Engineer on the Access team, which ensures access for clients' employees and their families.
• The Access team focuses on creating an intuitive experience for verifying eligibility and signing up members, primarily in a web environment.
• Responsibilities include defining system architecture, ensuring successful deliveries, maintaining code quality standards, promoting development best practices, building reusable code, participating in incident resolution, and fostering a supportive work environment.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent professional experience is required.
• Candidates must have experience designing and developing complex modern web applications.
• Proficiency in at least two programming languages such as Kotlin, Java, Golang, or Scala is mandatory.
• Experience with microservices and high-volume distributed systems is essential.
• Candidates should have experience developing RESTful web services and collaborating with front-end teams.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL technologies like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or DynamoDB is required.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and message brokers such as RabbitMQ or KAFKA is necessary.
• Candidates should have experience implementing prototypes and concepts like MVP, A/B testing, and feature toggles.
• A solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithm design, is required.
• Experience with monitoring, observability, and KPIs tracking is necessary.
• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures, particularly AWS, is required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate ideas clearly are essential.
• Proficiency in English is required, and prior experience in backend development with Java or Kotlin is mandatory.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and life insurance are provided as part of the wellness benefits.
• Flexible work options are available, including hybrid and full remote models, along with a home office stipend and monthly flexible work allowance.
• Employees can adjust their working hours based on personal schedules and business needs.
• Access to onsite gyms, fitness studios, and wellness resources is provided, with the Gold plan available at no cost.
• Paid time off includes vacations after 6 months, 3 additional days off per year, and extra days off for tenure and birthdays.
• 100% paid parental leave is offered to all new parents, along with extended maternity leave.
• Opportunities for personal and career growth are emphasized, with a focus on employee development.
• A supportive and exciting company culture is promoted, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.