Senior Backend Software Engineer | Client Journey

<p><strong>Apply now for a career that puts wellbeing first!</strong></p> <p><strong>GET TO KNOW US</strong></p> <p>Gympass is a corporate wellness platform that connects you to thousands of fitness &amp; wellness partners, all with one simple monthly membership. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in NYC, we have a growing global team in 11 offices around the world. At Gympass, you not only have the opportunity to build a career in a fast-paced global environment - but you'll make wellbeing universal, so everyone can be happy and healthy. </p> <h1><strong>THE OPPORTUNITY</strong></h1> <p>We are hiring a <strong>Senior Backend Software Engineer</strong> to our CIA (Client Innovation Area) Focus Area, <strong>Client Journey </strong>team in <strong>Portugal</strong>! </p> <p>This role is to join the Client Journey Squad within CIA (our B2B focus area). Our primary objective in CIA is to establish and maintain a platform that seamlessly integrates our benefits and services into the lives of employees across companies &amp; organizations of different sizes worldwide. As a key member of the CIA Client Journey squad, you will be focused on simplifying the management of employees' eligibility, making the process as seamless and stress-free as possible for our clients. </p> <p>This agile team is composed of fellow developers, a product manager, and a UX designer. Together, we collaborate on continually improving our clients' experience using our product. You will be expected to develop the tools and the platform that power these objectives while working closely with stakeholders and the other developers. We also count on your unique view on how we evolve the platform technically and business-wise. This role is an excellent opportunity to take your expertise in front-end development to the next level.<br/></p> <h1><strong>YOUR IMPACT</strong></h1> <ul> <li>Work within an agile full-stack talented engineering team;</li> <li>Help to define the architecture of systems and integrations, bring innovation to the table, and make sure design docs are up to date;</li> <li>Support existing systems looking to enhance functionality, increase scale, and transform in new ways to meet our product demands;</li> <li>Ensure successful deliveries, and promote the long-term technical health of our journeys;</li> <li>Write maintainable code and tests;</li> <li>Take part in incident resolution and troubleshooting in the production environment, as well as in writing useful and critical post-mortems;</li> <li>Help and mentor other developers</li> <li>Ensure high-quality code using best practices such as code review and pair programming.<br/></li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <h1><strong>WHO YOU ARE</strong></h1> <ul> <li>An engineer with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent professional experience;</li> <li>Experience in designing and developing modern web applications;</li> <li>Proficient in one or more programming languages (Java/ Kotlin/ Golang/ Typescript). Golang and Kotlin will both be considered a plus;</li> <li>Being open to new experiences, willing to learn and grow;</li> <li>Willing to work within an agile environment meant to be continuously challenged and improved upon;</li> <li>Experienced in applying computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis;</li> <li>Experienced in working with SQL/NoSQL technology such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DynamoDB, understanding common use cases and performance pitfalls;</li> <li>A believer in automation (be it tests, CI/CD, or something else)</li> <li>Good communication skills both in English and Portuguese.</li> </ul> <p>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. For this specific role, please note that experience working with RESTful web services, architecting multi-tier web applications, and with at least one of the above programming languages are mandatory requirements.<br/></p> <p></p> <h2><strong>WHAT WE OFFER YOU</strong></h2> <p>We're a wellness company that is committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Our benefits include:</p> <p><strong>GYMPASS:</strong> We believe in our mission and encourage our employees and their families to find their passion too. Access 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.</p> <p><stron