(Senior) Backend Engineer, Marketpace

Our Marketplace team builds the models and algorithms that balance supply and demand, optimising pricing and matching to ensure chauffeurs earn and passengers aren't left waiting. We’re looking for a Mid/Senior Backend Engineer to join a team that keeps frameworks lean and focuses on what matters: clean, maintainable code, shipped fast with TDD, DDD, and continuous integration and delivery.

- Write high-quality, performant code primarily in Go. - Implement new microservices while helping us responsibly manage and migrate away from legacy services. - Work closely with product managers, designers, and data scientists to turn abstract requirements into concrete technical designs. - Ensure our systems stay responsive under heavy load, optimising for both latency and reliability.

- 3+ years of experience (5+ years for seniors) building and maintaining scalable backend services. - In-depth knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis) and experience with message brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka.

- Office-based role in West London, four days a week with flexible start and finish times, plus one remote day of your choice. - Salary: £90,000 – £120,000. - Employee stock options plan. - Private medical and dental insurance. - Life and critical illness cover. - Latest-generation MacBook Pro and 4k display. - Monthly credit towards Wheely journeys. - Cycle to Work scheme. - Professional development stipend. - Relocation support, including visa sponsorship and allowance.

Wheely is a luxury ride-hailing platform built with privacy at its core, offering on-demand chauffeuring, concierge services, and a best-in-class app. The company combines luxury branding with advanced technology, operating across multiple international cities including London, Paris, Dubai, Moscow, and St. Petersburg.