Senior Software Engineer at Deliveroo

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Food Delivery, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Pride in readable, well-designed, well-tested software
Experience writing web-based applications in any language, and an interest in learning (Go, Ruby/Rails, Python, Scala, or Rust)
Familiarity and practical experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
Familiarity and practical experience with web architecture at scale (20krpm and above)
Familiarity and practical experience with "NoSQL" data backends and others such as Redis, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch, Memcache

Responsibilities

Improve code structure, architecture, and review code of any scope produced by your team
Maximise team efficiency by leading project planning, foreseeing dependencies and risks, and constructively partnering with other disciplines (e.g. PM, Experience)
Simplify the maintenance and operation of production systems, promoting visibility, operational readiness, and health of your team's systems
Build relationships with other engineering teams and identify collaboration opportunities
Break down large pieces of work, guide design and technical/implementation choices, and influence the roadmap within your team
Take an active role in the hiring process and conducting engineering interviews
Support the personal growth of colleagues, encouraging efficiency in their roles

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Software ArchitectureCode ReviewProject PlanningRisk ManagementProduction SystemsEngineering LeadershipCross-team Collaboration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this role?

The position is hybrid, requiring 3 days from the office in London, UK.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What technical skills are needed for this Senior Software Engineer role?

Key skills include pride in readable, well-designed, well-tested software; experience writing web-based applications in languages like Go, Ruby/Rails, Python, Scala, or Rust; familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL; web architecture at scale (20krpm+); and NoSQL backends like Redis, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch, or Memcache.

What is the company culture like at Deliveroo?

Deliveroo emphasizes impact on personal development, company growth, and community; fosters collaboration across teams, leadership in technical execution, and supporting colleague growth; and values people as the heart of the business with a focus on diversity.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates have experience in some of the listed technical areas like web apps, databases, and scalable architecture, plus skills in technical execution, code review, project leadership, cross-team collaboration, and supporting team growth through hiring and mentoring.

Deliveroo

Online food delivery connecting customers and restaurants

About Deliveroo

Deliveroo connects customers with a variety of restaurants through its online food delivery service. Customers can place orders via the Deliveroo website or mobile app, which are sent to partner restaurants for preparation. Once the food is ready, Deliveroo's network of delivery riders brings it directly to the customer's home. This system allows restaurants to expand their reach without handling their own delivery logistics. Deliveroo earns money by charging restaurants a commission on orders and customers a delivery fee. They also offer a subscription service, Deliveroo Plus, which gives customers unlimited free delivery for a monthly fee, encouraging loyalty and providing consistent revenue. Additionally, Deliveroo engages in community initiatives, such as providing free meals to NHS workers during the pandemic, which helps build a positive public image and strengthen community relationships.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$1,569.6MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, Consumer SoftwareIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees