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 resources.
• The company is headquartered in NYC and has a global team across 11 countries.
• The Backend Software Engineer will join the Access team in Portugal, focusing on ensuring access for clients' employees and their families.
• The role involves defining system architecture, ensuring successful deliveries, maintaining code quality standards, and promoting development best practices.
• Responsibilities include building reusable code, participating in incident resolution, and fostering a supportive work environment that prioritizes wellbeing.

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 in AWS is required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate ideas clearly are essential.
• Proficiency in English is required.

Benefits:

• Employees receive access to digital fitness programs and wellness resources at no cost, including the Gold plan and discounted premium plans.
• A fitness subsidy is provided to access onsite gyms and fitness studios.
• Flexible work options are available, including hybrid and full remote models, along with a home office stipend and monthly flexible work allowance.
• Employees enjoy a minimum of 25 days paid holiday per year, with an additional day for each year of tenure, plus an extra holiday on their birthday.
• The company offers 100% paid parental leave for new parents and extended maternity leave.
• There are outstanding opportunities for personal and career growth, with a focus on employee development.
• The work environment is supportive and filled with passionate individuals from around the world, promoting a culture of trust, flexibility, and integrity.