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Company Description

As the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience, fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide, powered by tech, designed by people. As one of Europe’s largest tech platforms, headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index. We enable creative minds to deliver solutions that create impact within our ecosystem. We move fast, take action and adapt. No matter where you're from or what you believe in, we build, we deliver, we lead. We are Delivery Hero.

Job Description

We are looking for a Software Engineer (Golang) (all genders) to join our AdTech tribe. Contribute to the creation of our next-generation platform, that helps our partners - such as restaurants but also local shops - to scale their business. Work on our internal AdTech platform that helps our partners promote their best dishes and attract new clients. If you're a creative problem solver who is eager to deliver solutions and hungry for a new adventure, an international workplace is waiting for you in the heart of Berlin!

 

About AdTech Tribe

The AdTech tribe is a rapidly expanding, geographically dispersed tribe, the business operating in 40+ international markets from LATAM to APAC. Our prime objective? Crafting cutting-edge advertising solutions tailored for the local delivery market. Our globally implemented solutions not only enable our partners to captivate and retain clients but also let our platform users discover new culinary delights and favorite meals. Operating on the “we build it, we run it” ethos, our self-reliant, cross-functional squads regularly deploy and iterate quickly, capitalizing on micro frontends and event-driven microservices architectural principles.

 About the AdTech Serving Domain

You will be part of a team that owns a critical piece of the AdTech ecosystem, supporting and expanding our central solution for serving advertisement solutions across all of Delivery Hero’s brands. This solution operates under a high load of requests, which must be promptly processed with minimal latency and delivered to our client-facing applications. Key aspects are also scalability, observability, and recovery strategies.

 

Your Mission:

  • You will work on solutions that help restaurants and local shops to advertise their offers and attract new and retain existing clients

  • You will architect and implement efficient and reusable backend services that drive complex web applications

  • You will improve the user experience and performance of existing solutions

  • You will collaborate with other squads in the AdTech tribe to build a future-proof platform​​​​​​

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Software development and +2 years of experience in Golang.

  • Deep understanding of service-oriented and microservices architectural patterns, troubleshooting methods, and best practices

  • Experience in designing and optimizing scalable systems

  • Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases

  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

  • Strong focus on code quality and testing

  • Good communication skills and fluent English

Nice to have skills:

  • Hands with some cloud providers (best GCP) as well as with Terraform and Helm

  • Experience with Redis or Elasticsearch

  • Experience with setting up and configuring CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, TravisCI, Drone, Spinnaker)

  • Familiar with common logging, monitoring, and alerting tools such as Datadog, Grafana, NewRelic, Prometheus, Icinga, Kibana, etc.

Additional Information

Ensuring you and all our Heroes are looked after, happy, and healthy is always on the menu. Because if you’re in good shape, then we’re in good shape.

  • Make the most of our hybrid working model and join the team for face-to-face connection and collaboration in our beautiful Berlin campus 2 days a week
  • We offer 27 days holiday with an extra day on 2nd and 3rd year of service
  • Ensuring you and all our Heroes are looked after, happy, and healthy is always on the menu. Because if you’re in good shape, then we’re in good shape
  • Get moving and release those wonderful, mind-boosting endorphins: Health Checkups, Meditation, Yoga, Gym & Bicycle Subsidy
  • Cash. Dough. Cheddar. Whatever you call it, we’ll help you with it: Employee Share Purchase Plan, Sabbatical Bank, Public Transportation Ticket Discount, Life & Accident Insurance, Corporate Pension Plan
  • Look up and go for it. We will support you in developing yourself and your career: 1.000 € Educational Budget, Language Courses, Parental Support
  • The power of getting together over some food is unrivaled. Here are a few ways to help you do that. All the yum: Digital Meal Vouchers, Food Vouchers, Corporate Discounts

We believe diversity and inclusion are key to creating not only an exciting product, but also an amazing customer and employee experience. Fostering this starts with hiring - therefore we do not discriminate on the basis of racial identities, religious beliefs, color, national origin, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, age, marital or disability statuses, or any other aspect that makes you, you. We encourage you to let us know if you need any accommodations or specific accessibility support to ensure a smooth interview experience—just include it in your application. You're welcome to share your pronouns (he/she/they) right from the start so we can address you respectfully from our first contact.

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What You Should Know About Senior Engineer, Backend (AdTech, Serving Domain), Delivery Hero

At Delivery Hero, we're on the hunt for a talented Senior Engineer, Backend (AdTech, Serving Domain) to join our vibrant team based in Berlin, Germany. As a part of our innovative AdTech tribe, you'll play a vital role in building next-generation platforms that empower our partners, from local restaurants to shops, to effectively advertise their offerings. Here at Delivery Hero, we pride ourselves on our fast-paced, creative environment where you’ll work alongside an international group of experts passionate about technology and customer satisfaction. In this position, you’ll develop scalable backend services that assist our clients in captivating new customers and nurturing existing relationships. You'll also enhance user experiences and performance of current solutions while collaborating with other teams within the AdTech tribe to create a robust, future-oriented platform. With a strong focus on code quality and testing, we're looking for someone who possesses a deep understanding of microservices architecture and robust backend solutions. If you're excited about tackling challenging problems in a growth-oriented tech firm, then this opportunity at Delivery Hero is where your adventure begins!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Senior Engineer, Backend (AdTech, Serving Domain) Role at Delivery Hero
What responsibilities does a Senior Engineer, Backend (AdTech, Serving Domain) at Delivery Hero have?

As a Senior Engineer, Backend (AdTech, Serving Domain) at Delivery Hero, your main responsibilities will include architecting and implementing efficient backend services, enhancing user experience, and collaborating with teams across our AdTech tribe. You’ll also be crucial in designing the infrastructure that supports our advertising solutions, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and perform efficiently under high loads.

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What qualifications do I need to apply for the Senior Engineer, Backend position at Delivery Hero?

To apply for the Senior Engineer, Backend (AdTech, Serving Domain) role at Delivery Hero, you'll need at least 5 years of software development experience with a minimum of 2 years working with Golang. A strong background in microservices architecture, experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and a good understanding of both relational and NoSQL databases are essential. Good communication skills and fluency in English are also required.

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How does Delivery Hero support employee growth for Senior Engineers, Backend?

Delivery Hero places a strong emphasis on employee development, offering a generous educational budget of €1,000, alongside opportunities for language courses and parental support. We believe in empowering our team members to advance their careers and continuously learn new skills relevant to their positions as Senior Engineers, Backend.

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What working environment can I expect as a Senior Engineer, Backend at Delivery Hero?

At Delivery Hero, we foster a dynamic and collaborative working environment. You'll enjoy a hybrid working model, connecting with your team in our modern Berlin campus two days a week. Our culture promotes well-being and teamwork, ensuring that you work alongside passionate colleagues in a supportive atmosphere.

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What kind of projects can a Senior Engineer, Backend expect to work on at Delivery Hero?

As a Senior Engineer, Backend (AdTech, Serving Domain) at Delivery Hero, you will engage in exciting projects related to enhancing our AdTech platform. This includes developing advertising solutions that cater to local restaurants and shops, ensuring high performance and scalability while processing a large volume of requests with minimal latency.

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Can you explain your experience with Golang in backend development?

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What motivates you to work in backend engineering?

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Why are you interested in working at Delivery Hero?

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