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Senior Engineer, Backend (AdTech, Serving Domain)

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

  • 3+ years of experience in Software development and +1 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

As a Senior Engineer, Backend at Delivery Hero in vibrant Berlin, you will be a crucial player in our AdTech tribe, contributing to the evolution of our next-generation platform. Your mission? To empower local restaurants and shops to effectively promote their best offerings, helping them grow and attract a loyal client base. Your expertise in Golang will be instrumental as you architect and implement robust backend services that power our complex web applications. You'll be part of a dynamic team that operates on a self-reliant ethos, delivering solutions rapidly and efficiently. With your strong understanding of microservices and scalable systems, you will improve existing solutions and create new features that ensure a seamless experience for users. Delivery Hero is all about innovation and adaptation, and with our diverse, international environment, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds from all over the globe. If you’re eager to tackle challenges head-on and design systems under high loads with minimal latency, this is the perfect adventure for you. Join us at Delivery Hero, where we truly value creativity, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the ever-evolving world of AdTech!

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

A Senior Engineer, Backend at Delivery Hero has a key role in creating and managing backend solutions that serve advertisement solutions for local restaurants and shops. You will collaborate with cross-functional squads to design scalable systems that perform efficiently under high loads. Your responsibilities also include improving existing services and ensuring that the platform meets the needs of our international users.

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What qualifications are required for the Senior Engineer, Backend position at Delivery Hero?

To qualify for the Senior Engineer, Backend role at Delivery Hero, you'll need at least 3 years of software development experience, with a minimum of 1 year focused on Golang. A thorough understanding of microservices architecture and experience with databases, Docker, and Kubernetes are essential. Strong communication skills and a dedication to code quality are also important for success in this role.

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What is the work culture like at Delivery Hero for a Senior Engineer, Backend?

The work culture at Delivery Hero is dynamic, inclusive, and fast-paced. As a Senior Engineer, Backend, you’ll work in a hybrid model, collaborating in-person in our Berlin office while also enjoying the flexibility of remote work. We prioritize the well-being of all employees, offering extensive benefits and resources for professional growth, ensuring everyone can thrive in their role.

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What technologies should a Senior Engineer, Backend be familiar with at Delivery Hero?

A Senior Engineer, Backend at Delivery Hero should be comfortable with Golang for backend development, and experience with Docker, Kubernetes, relational, and NoSQL databases is essential. Familiarity with cloud services (especially GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools will further enhance your effectiveness in this role.

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How does the AdTech tribe at Delivery Hero support its team members?

The AdTech tribe at Delivery Hero supports its members through a collaborative and engaging work environment, fostering innovation and creativity. You’ll have opportunities to work on impactful projects and receive support for professional development through training budgets and mentorship. The strong community focus ensures that every team member's voice is valued and heard.

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