Deliveroo

Senior Software Engineer

Deliveroo
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9 months ago
London, United KingdomSenior

Responsibilities

  • Improve code structure and architecture through high-impact code reviews focused on quality and scalability.
  • Lead project planning by identifying dependencies and risks and partnering with Product and Design.
  • Simplify the maintenance and operation of production systems while promoting visibility, health, and operational readiness.
  • Collaborate across engineering teams and influence the wider technical roadmap.
  • Mentor engineers through technical guidance and participate in engineering interviews.

Requirements

  • Demonstrate strong engineering principles and write readable, well-designed, and well-tested software.
  • Bring significant experience building web-based backend applications using technologies such as Go, Ruby/Rails, Python, Scala, or Rust.
  • Have practical experience with relational databases including PostgreSQL and MySQL.
  • Have experience with NoSQL backends such as Redis, DynamoDB, or ElasticSearch.
  • Be able to manage web architecture at scale, including systems handling 20krpm and above.
  • Have experience breaking down large initiatives and guiding implementation choices for engineering teams.

Benefits

  • Work on a complex, always-on marketplace impacting millions of people every day.
  • Ship, test, and improve ideas quickly in a low-hierarchy, high-ownership environment.
  • Access strong support for growth through challenge and ownership.
  • Work in a collaborative culture with flexible working and continuous learning.
  • Receive competitive salary and equity options.
  • The role is based in London with a hybrid schedule of three days from the office.
  • The interview process typically includes three to four stages.

Tech Stack

Amazon DynamoDBElasticsearchGoMySQLPostgreSQLPythonRedisRubyRuby on RailsRustScala

Categories

Deliveroo

About Deliveroo

1,001-5,000 employees

Deliveroo is an award-winning delivery service founded in 2013 by William Shu and Greg Orlowski. Deliveroo works with approximately 176,000 best-loved restaurants and grocery partners, as well as around 150,000 riders to provide the best food delivery experience in the world. Deliveroo is headquartered in London, with offices around the globe. Deliveroo operates across 9 markets, including Belgium, France, Italy, Ireland, Qatar, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and the United Kingdom.

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