Wheely
Backend Engineer (Mid/Senior), Maps
About this role
Description: Join Wheely's Mapping team to enhance spatial intelligence for premium transportation services. Focus on writing clean, maintainable code in a Go-based environment, migrating from a Ruby monolith. Requirements: 3+ years of experience in building scalable backend services (5+ for senior roles). Proficiency in Go or strong fundamentals in another language (Python, C++, Ruby). Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis) and message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka). At least 1 year of experience with mapping-related work (geospatial data, map-matching, routing algorithms). Upper-Intermediate (B2) English proficiency for technical discussions. Benefits: Office-based role in West London with flexible hours and one remote day. Starting salary from £90,000 with employee stock options. Private medical and dental insurance, life and critical illness cover. Latest-generation MacBook Pro, monthly Wheely journey credit, and professional development stipend. Relocation support including visa sponsorship.