Software Engineer

Blacklane
Barcelona, Spain
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
€50,000.0 - €70,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles Amazon Web Services Code Coverage Code Review Computer Programming Distributed Systems Amazon DynamoDB Elasticsearch Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP) Java Web Services PostgreSQL MySQL
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Redis Ruby TypeScript Data Storage Technologies Backend Event Driven Architecture Containerization Kubernetes Apache Kafka Restful APIs Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) Terraform Domain Driven Design Docker Golang Programming Languages

Job description

100% employer-paid health insurance 28 vacation days per year 60€ per month Glovo budget for meals Monthly home office allowance Continuous learning & certified coaching Weekly co-working space access Mystery Rides quarterly voucher, * Develop services that power Blacklane and improve the back-office system.

  • Uphold high standards through test coverage and code reviews.
  • Optimize performance, usability, and maintainability of systems.
  • Contribute to a motivated and collaborative team.

Conocimientos

Ruby Go REST APIs Docker Kubernetes Terraform Descripción del empleo Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be part of one of our autonomous agile teams. You will help us develop the services that power Blacklane, work on improving our back-office system, or solve problems around our products which allow business partners to integrate with the Blacklane platform. Our environment

Our environment is composed of Ruby, Go, TypeScript and Java services, designed using DDD. These services are deployed to our Kubernetes cluster and communicate via domain events using SQS and Kafka. We use diverse data storage technologies such as Postgres, MySQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, and DynamoDB. As for infrastructure and cloud resources, we predominantly use AWS and manage provisioning through Terraform. Your challenge

  • Tackling unique challenges to tailor our products to specific markets.
  • Upholding high standards through comprehensive test coverage, documentation, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
  • Investing time in optimizing the performance, usability, and maintainability of the systems under your care.
  • Committing to personal growth by learning new skills and technologies.
  • Contributing to a motivated, open-minded, and collaborative team focused on enhancing our guests’ travel experiences.

Requirements

Blacklane is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Barcelona to enhance their services and back-office systems. With a focus on Ruby and Go, you will tackle unique challenges and uphold high standards while working in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of experience in programming, REST APIs, and are proactive team players. The position comes with comprehensive health benefits, vacation days, and support for continuous learning., * At least 5 years experience with two or more programming languages.

  • Knowledge and experience with Ruby or Go.
  • Familiarity with HTTP protocol and REST APIs.
  • Experience with Event-driven architecture and domain-driven design., * You are proactive, curious, and a team player.
  • You are experienced (at least 5 years) with two or more programming languages.
  • You have knowledge and experience (at least 5 years) with at least one of these languages: Ruby, Go
  • You’re familiar with the HTTP protocol and have some experience with using and/or developing REST APIs.
  • You write quality code, maintainable and follow best practices. You are familiar with at least some of the challenges of distributed systems. You are not scared of working on an existing codebase.
  • You have experience with or want to learn more about Event-driven architecture and domain driven design.
  • You have experience with Docker and containerized environments. Knowledge of Kubernetes and Terraform is a plus.

About the company

About Blacklane

Our mission is simple but powerful: to become the world’s leading premium, global chauffeur service. Operating in 50+ countries, we reimagine chauffeur-driven rides by prioritizing reliability, innovation, and first-class service at every step. Blacklane is also at the forefront of sustainable mobility efforts, continuously working to reduce our operational impact on the planet. Our Company Culture & Values

Blacklane has grown from a two-person startup in Berlin to a global team of over 300 people representing 54+ nationalities. Our culture is powered by our commitment to three core values: Care, Drive and Excellence.

  • Care - We are invested in each other’s well-being and professional growth.
  • Drive - We act with pace and determination. We are ambitious, committed to a growth mindset, and champion ownership and delivery.
  • Excellence - We understand our customers so we can exceed expectations.

We support our people through initiatives like Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs that bring our values to life. Benefits & Perks

Local perks - Spain (Barcelona)

  • 100% employer-paid health insurance for you and your dependents
  • 28 vacation days per year, increasing with tenure
  • 60€ per month Glovo budget for meals
  • Your mental and physical health supported by Nilo and Wellhub
  • Monthly home office allowance to support remote work setup
  • Continuous learning & certified coaching
  • Weekly co-working space access in Barcelona
  • Fair pay and benefits tailored to local markets
  • Mystery Rides: Quarterly Voucher to enjoy personal trips around the world with Blacklane and experience our service from a guest’s perspective

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