Senior Backend Software Engineer | Search & Discovery

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GET TO KNOW US

Wellhub (formerly Gympass*) is a corporate wellness platform that connects employees to the best partners for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep, all included in one subscription designed to cost less than each individual partner. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in NYC, we have a growing global team in 11 countries. At Wellhub, you have the opportunity to build a career in a high-growth tech company that places wellbeing at the foundation of its culture, and contribute to making every company a wellness company. 
*Big news: Gympass is now Wellhub! 
We are thrilled to announce our rebranding as Wellhub, marking a significant milestone in our journey. This transformation reflects our evolution from a “pass for gyms” to a comprehensive employee wellbeing solution. With our refreshed identity, we are poised to embark on an exciting new chapter of growth and expansion. We are elevating our offerings, including a completely new app experience and an expanded network of wellbeing partners. Learn more about it here. 
THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Search & Discovery Team! 

The Search & Discovery Team is responsible for providing exploration and discovery services for Wellhub’s end-users, allowing them to easily find the wellbeing partners more suited to their preferences and needs. Currently we develop services such as search capabilities for the Wellhub app and website, personalized partner and activity recommendations, suggestions of similar partners, among others.

YOUR IMPACT

As a member of the Search & Discovery team you will: 

• Build scalable, maintainable architectures, and write clean and readable code;
• Be responsible for the design, development, delivery and support of software services for search, recommendation and other end-user-focused exploration and discovery technologies;
• Lead engineering projects and work with other engineers within the team and across teams to define our technical roadmap;
• Analyze and interpret data to infer user preferences and needs, and evolving trends and topics;
• Bring expertise in architecture and design process, dive into complex technical problems;
• Contribute to the entire product development process and brainstorm different ideas.
• Live the mission: inspire and empower others by genuinely caring for your own wellbeing and your colleagues. Bring wellbeing to the forefront of work, and create a supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable taking care of themselves, taking time off, and finding work-life balance.

WHO YOU ARE

• Demonstrated expertise in designing and developing complex modern web applications.
• Proficient in applying object-oriented and functional design patterns, as well as RESTful web services.
• Strong command of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis.
• Skilled in at least two programming languages, such as C, C++, Java, Scala, Ruby, Python, or Go.
• Proven experience in leading the development of complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to clients.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms and experience in containerized application deployments.
• Competent in both SQL and NoSQL technologies, including PostgreSQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Portuguese, both verbally and in writing.
• Eager and capable of learning new programming languages and various cloud platforms swiftly.
• Experienced in information retrieval, recommendation systems, and natural language processing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• We recognize that individuals approach job applications differently. We strongly encourage all aspiring applicants to go for it, even if they don't match the job description 100%. We welcome your application and will be delighted to explore if you could be a great fit for our team. 

WHAT WE OFFER YOU 

We're a wellness company that is committed to the health and wellbeing of our employees. Our flexible program allows you to customize your benefits, according to your needs! 

Our benefits include:

WELLNESS: Health, dental, and life insurance.

FLEXIBLE WORK: At Wellhub, flexibility fosters a happier, healthier, and more productive work environment for everyone. As a Flexible First company, we offer two work model options: flexible hybrid and full remote, and make the office a place for collaboration, community, and team building. The model for this role can be discussed with your recruiter and hiring manager. We offer all employees a home office stipend and a monthly flexible work allowance to help cover the costs of working from home. 

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE: Wellhubbers and their leaders can make the best decisions for their scope. This includes flexibility to adjust their working hours based on their personal schedule, time zone, and business needs.

WELLHUB: We believe in our mission and encourage our employees and their families to take care of their wellbeing too. Access onsite gyms and fitness studios, digital fitness programs, and online wellness resources for meditation, nutrition, mental health support, and more. You will receive the Gold plan at no cost, and other premium plans will be significantly discounted.

PAID TIME OFF: We know how important it is that our employees take time away from work to recharge. 

Vacations after 6 months and 3 days off per year + 1 day off for each year of tenure (up to 5 additional days) + extra day off for your birthday.

PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Welcoming a new child is one of the most special moments in your life and we want our employees to take the time to be present and enjoy their growing family. We offer 100% paid parental leave to all new parents and extended maternity leave.

CAREER GROWTH: Outstanding opportunities for personal and career growth. That means we maintain a growth mindset in everything we do and invest deeply in employee development.  

CULTURE: An exciting and supportive atmosphere with ambitious people from around the world! You’ll partner with global colleagues and share in the success of a high-growth technology company disrupting the health and wellness space. Our value-based culture of trust, flexibility, and integrity makes this possible every day. Find more info on our careers page! 

And to get a glimpse of Life at Wellhub… Follow us on Instagram @lifeatwellhub and LinkedIn!

Diversity, Equity, and Belonging at Wellhub

We aim to create a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive space where everyone knows they belong.

Wellhub is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Questions on how we treat your personal data? See our Aviso de Privacidade para Candidatos. 

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