Remote Mid-level Backend Software Engineer | Search & Discovery

Description:

• Wellhub is a corporate wellness platform that connects employees to various partners for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep.
• The company is headquartered in NYC and has a global team in 11 countries.
• The Mid-level Backend Software Engineer will join the Search & Discovery team in Brazil, focusing on exploration and discovery services for Wellhub’s end-users.
• Responsibilities include building scalable architectures, writing clean code, and developing software services for search and recommendation technologies.
• The role involves collaborating with other engineers, ensuring project delivery, and maintaining the technical health of services.
• The engineer will analyze data to understand user preferences and build integrations with third-party APIs.
• The position emphasizes the importance of wellbeing and creating a supportive work environment.

Requirements:

• A B.S. degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience is required.
• Candidates must have experience developing complex modern web services.
• Proficiency in computer science fundamentals such as data structures, algorithm design, and problem-solving is necessary.
• Experience with at least two programming languages, including Java, Python, or Go, is required.
• Candidates should have a background in building complex software systems successfully delivered to customers.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerized application deployments is essential.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL technologies, such as PostgreSQL, Redis, or Elasticsearch, is required.
• Strong communication skills in both verbal and written English and Portuguese are necessary.
• It is a plus to have an interest in learning other coding languages and familiarity with machine learning concepts.

Benefits:

• Wellhub offers health, dental, and life insurance as part of their wellness benefits.
• The company provides flexible work options, 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, digital fitness programs, and wellness resources is provided at no cost for the Gold plan, with discounts on premium plans.
• Paid time off includes vacations after 6 months, 3 additional days off per year, and an extra day off for birthdays.
• New parents receive 100% paid parental leave of 6 weeks, with extended maternity leave under local legislation.
• Wellhub emphasizes career growth and invests in employee development.
• The company fosters a supportive culture with a focus on trust, flexibility, and integrity.