Senior Backend Engineer

A privacy-focused ride-hailing platform delivering five-star service across multiple cities.
Nicosia, Cyprus
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Travel

Description For Senior Backend Engineer

Wheely, an innovative ride-hailing platform, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their technical teams in Nicosia, Cyprus. The company distinguishes itself by prioritizing user privacy while delivering premium service across multiple cities. This role offers an opportunity to work on critical systems within teams like Marketplace, Privacy, Passenger, Supply, and B2B.

The position requires expertise in Go programming and distributed systems, working with a modern tech stack including microservices, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, and more. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and maintaining high code quality standards through thorough testing and peer reviews.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced backend engineers who value privacy-focused technology and want to contribute to a growing platform. The role offers comprehensive benefits including equity options, medical insurance, and professional development opportunities. The company culture emphasizes excellence both in technical delivery and service quality.

Working at Wheely means joining a company that's redefining the ride-hailing industry with a focus on premium service and user privacy. You'll be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaborative problem-solving, and continuous learning. The position offers both technical challenges and the opportunity to impact millions of users across multiple cities.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and discuss project goals
  • Participate in analysis, design and evaluation of technical requirements
  • Write clean, scalable, and efficient code mainly in Go language
  • Implement new microservices and support old ones
  • Perform unit testing and participate in integration and system testing
  • Review and give feedback on code written by peers
  • Write and maintain technical documentation

Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer

Go
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
RabbitMQ
Redis
Node.js
  • 5+ years of experience developing scalable and reliable backend services
  • Proficiency with Go/Ruby/Python/C++/Java/Kotlin languages
  • In-depth knowledge of common databases and messaging systems
  • Upper-Intermediate or higher English proficiency

Benefits For Senior Backend Engineer

Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Equity
Relocation Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee stock options plan
  • Medical insurance, including dental
  • Lunch allowance
  • Relocation allowance
  • Best-in-class equipment
  • Professional development subsidies
  • Flexible working hours

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