Senior Software Engineer
Role Overview
We’re now looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) to join us in building scalable, low-latency systems that power these tools and shape the future of customer support. You’ll work on impactful products that directly influence how millions of people experience our platform every day.
What you'll be doing
Build and maintain high-throughput backend services using Go.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend developers to ship features that support internal support agents across the globe.
Design systems that are scalable, resilient, and easy to maintain.
Lead and contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making.
Write well-tested code and help the team maintain high code quality standards.
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About the role
We’re now looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) to join us in building scalable, low-latency systems that power these tools and shape the future of customer support. You’ll work on impactful products that directly influence how millions of people experience our platform every day.
What you'll be doing
Build and maintain high-throughput backend services using Go.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend developers to ship features that support internal support agents across the globe.
Design systems that are scalable, resilient, and easy to maintain.
Lead and contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making.
Write well-tested code and help the team maintain high code quality standards.
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a proven track record of building and scaling complex systems.
- 2+ years of production experience in Golang, with the ability to mentor others and drive best practices across the team.
- Strong hands-on experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases — especially Cassandra.
- Solid understanding of designing and operating low-latency, high-throughput distributed systems.
- Previous on-call experience, with a pragmatic approach to reliability and incident management.
- Nice to have
- Background in Node.js or other backend languages.
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and event-driven architectures.
- Why Deliveroo
- Our mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, bringing the neighbourhood to your door by connecting consumers, restaurants, shops and riders. We are transforming the way the world eats and shops by making access to food and products more convenient and enjoyable. We give people the opportunity to buy what they want, as they want it, when and where they want it.
- We are a technology-driven company at the forefront of the most rapidly expanding industry in the world. We are still a small team, making a very large impact, looking to answer some of the most interesting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy and ownership, and we are always looking for new ideas.
- Workplace & Benefits
- At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. Benefits differ by country, but we offer many benefits in areas including healthcare, well-being, parental leave, pensions, and generous annual leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice. Benefits are country-specific, please ask your recruiter for more information.
- Diversity
- At Deliveroo, we believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are - your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest-growing businesses in a rapidly growing industry.
- We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our hiring process. We recognise that some candidates may require adjustments to apply for a position or fairly participate in the interview process. If you require any adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know. We will make every effort to provide the necessary adjustments to ensure you have an equitable opportunity to succeed.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At Deliveroo, we know that a great workplace reflects the world around us and that true diversity and inclusion make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can do their best work and feel they belong.
- We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief.
- If you have a disability or long-term health condition and need support to apply for one of our roles, or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know once you’ve submitted your application. We’ll share details on how to request support so we can ensure you have a fair and equitable experience.
- If you’re excited about making a real impact in a fast-moving marketplace and growing your career alongside ambitious, supportive teams, we’d love to hear from you!
- Beware of recruitment scams: DASH Brands will never ask you to pay money or share sensitive financial information during hiring — learn more about DASH Brands' legitimate recruiting process at careersatdoordash.com/recruitment-scam-awareness.
About Deliveroo
Food delivery and online logistics marketplace.
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