Senior Backend Software Engineer | MEP

<p><strong>Your wellbeing, our mission. Join a company shaping a healthier world.</strong></p> <p><strong>GET TO KNOW US</strong></p> <p>At Wellhub we're revolutionizing workplace wellness. Our platform connects employees worldwide to the best partners for fitness, mindfulness, therapy, nutrition, and sleep—all in one simple subscription. Headquartered in NYC with team members in Europe, North America and South America, we’re on a mission to make every company a wellness company.</p> <p>We believe work should be fulfilling, inspiring, and balanced. Here, you’ll find a team that values wellbeing, collaboration, and different perspectives, where passion and creativity push boundaries to create real impact. Your contributions will help shape a healthier, more balanced world for you and millions of people globally.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Join us in redefining the future of wellbeing!</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>THE OPPORTUNITY</strong></p> <p id="p-rc_1c17ec4966015836-138" data-path-to-node="4"><span data-path-to-node="4,0">We are hiring a <strong>Senior </strong><strong data-path-to-node="4,0" data-index-in-node="16">Backend Software Engineer</strong><span style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong>for</span>&nbsp;our <strong data-path-to-node="4,0" data-index-in-node="51">Marketing Engineering &amp; Platform (MEP)</strong> team in <strong data-path-to-node="4,0" data-index-in-node="98">Brazil - Remote</strong>!</span><span data-path-to-node="4,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="4,2"> This is a <strong data-path-to-node="4,2" data-index-in-node="11">Remote – Brazil</strong> position, meaning you can work from anywhere within the country</span><span data-path-to-node="4,3"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="4,4">. Please note that this role is only open to candidates in Brazil</span><span data-path-to-node="4,5"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="4,6">.</span> </p> <p id="p-rc_1c17ec4966015836-139" data-path-to-node="5"><span data-path-to-node="5,0">You will join the <strong data-path-to-node="5,0" data-index-in-node="18">B2B Acquisition squad</strong>, part of the Marketing Engineering &amp; Platform (MEP) Focus Area inside Wellhub's Product Development organization</span><span data-path-to-node="5,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="5,2">. We own the entire SMB customer acquisition journey: from the initial lead capture and self-service buy flows, through pricing and dynamic quotation rules, to the final onboarding handover into Wellhub for Companies</span><span data-path-to-node="5,3"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="5,4">. Our domain operates on a polyglot, event-driven backend—primarily built with <strong data-path-to-node="5,4" data-index-in-node="79">Kotlin/Spring Boot</strong> and <strong data-path-to-node="5,4" data-index-in-node="102">Go</strong> communicating via <strong data-path-to-node="5,4" data-index-in-node="123">Kafka</strong>, complemented by a GraphQL BFF and direct integrations into enterprise platforms like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Segment</span><span data-path-to-node="5,5"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="5,6">. In this role, you will partner daily with Product, Marketing, and Sales to build scalable architecture, optimize conversion funnels, and solve core business challenges with high autonomy</span><span data-path-to-node="5,7"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="5,8">.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>YOUR IMPACT</strong></p> <p></p> <ul> <li id="p-rc_1c17ec4966015836-140" data-path-to-node="7,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="7,0,0,0">Own critical SMB acquisition funnel services end to end, designing, deploying, and maintaining high-throughput backend applications in Kotlin and Go</span><span data-path-to-node="7,0,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="7,0,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_1c17ec4966015836-141" data-path-to-node="7,1,0"><span data-path-to-node="7,1,0,0">Drive event-driven architecture and asynchronous messaging patterns using Kafka, ensuring data consistency, idempotency, and resilience across multiple services</span><span data-path-to-node="7,1,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="7,1,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_1c17ec4966015836-142" data-path-to-node="7,2,0"><span data-path-to-node="7,2,0,0">Harden and scale direct integrations with business-critical platforms, collaborating closely with marketing and sales systems such as Salesforce, HubSpot, and Segment</span><span data-path-to-node="7,2,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="7,2,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_1c17ec4966015836-143" data-path-to-node="7,3,0"><span data-path-to-node="7,3,0,0">Establish robust observability and reliability practices across all owned services, defining meaningful SLOs and alerts with Datadog and OpenTelemetry to catch issues proactively</span><span data-path-to-node="7,3,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="7,3,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_1c17ec4966015836-144" data-path-to-node="7,4,0"><span data-path-to-node="7,4,0,0">Partner closely with Product, Marketing, and Sales stakeholders to translate business goals into well-architected technical solutions with transparent trade-offs</span><span data-path-to-node="7,4,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="7,4,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_1c17ec4966015836-145" data-path-to-node="7,5,0"><span data-path-to-node="7,5,0,0">Collaborate actively across engineering teams to continuously evolve architecture, conduct thorough code reviews, and mentor peers through shared technical ownership</span><span data-path-to-node="7,5,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="7,5,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_1c17ec4966015836-146" data-path-to-node="7,6,0"><span data-path-to-node="7,6,0,0">Leverage AI-assisted development workflows and engineering pro<span class="citation-283 citation-end-283">ductivity tools to accelerate feature delivery, test coverage, and documentation<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="1"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="7,6,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="7,6,0,2"><span class="citation-282 citation-end-282">.<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="2"></sup></span></span> </li> <li id="p-rc_1c17ec4966015836-147" data-path-to-node="7,7,0"><span data-path-to-node="7,7,0,0"><span class="citation-281 citation-end-281">Live the mission: inspire and empower others by genuinely caring for your own wellbeing and your colleagues. Bri<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="3"></sup></span>ng 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 wellness</span><span data-path-to-node="7,7,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="7,7,0,2">.</span> </li> </ul> <p><strong>WHO YOU ARE</strong></p> <p></p> <ul> <li id="p-rc_1c17ec4966015836-148" data-path-to-node="9,0,0"><span data-path-to-node="9,0,0,0">A skilled backend engineer with hands-on experience designing, building, and operating distributed systems in production environments</span><span data-path-to-node="9,0,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="9,0,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_1c17ec4966015836-149" data-path-to-node="9,1,0"><span data-path-to-node="9,1,0,0">A versatile developer with solid production experience in Kotlin and Go, or extensive background in modern Java with strong enthusiasm to work primarily with Kotlin and Go</span><span data-path-to-node="9,1,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="9,1,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_1c17ec4966015836-150" data-path-to-node="9,2,0"><span data-path-to-node="9,2,0,0">An experienced practitioner in event-driven systems and asynchronous processing, with practical knowledge of Kafka (or equivalent message brokers) and resilient API design</span><span data-path-to-node="9,2,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="9,2,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_1c17ec4966015836-151" data-path-to-node="9,3,0"><span data-path-to-node="9,3,0,0">A cloud-oriented software engineer with practical experience managing containerized microservices deployed on AWS and Kubernetes</span><span data-path-to-node="9,3,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="9,3,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_1c17ec4966015836-152" data-path-to-node="9,4,0"><span data-path-to-node="9,4,0,0">A pragmatic developer with solid experience in data modeling and database management across relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (Redis, DynamoDB) datastores</span><span data-path-to-node="9,4,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="9,4,0,2">.</span> </li> <li id="p-rc_1c17ec4966015836-153" data-path-to-node="9,5,0"><span data-path-to-node="9,5,0,0">An inquisitive technologist who actively leverages AI coding assistants and modern development tools to optimize daily workflows an<span class="citation-280 citation-end-280">d engineering efficiency<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="4"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="9,5,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="9,5,0,2"><span class="citation-279 citation-end-279">.<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="5"></sup></span></span> </li> <li id="p-rc_1c17ec4966015836-154" data-path-to-node="9,6,0"><span data-path-to-node="9,6,0,0"><span class="citation-278 citation-end-278">An effective team communicator with fluency in Portuguese for daily squad interactions, and comfortable working proficiency in English for cross-team documentation and occasional stakeholder alignment<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="6"></sup></span></span><span data-path-to-node="9,6,0,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="9,6,0,2"><span class="citation-277 citation-end-277">.<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="7"></sup></span></span> </li> </ul> <p id="p-rc_1c17ec4966015836-155" data-path-to-node="10"><span data-path-to-node="10,0"><span class="citation-276 citation-end-276">We recognize that individ<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="8"></sup></span>uals approach job applications differently</span><span data-path-to-node="10,1"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="10,2">. We strongly encourage all aspiring applicants to go for it, even if they don't match the job description 100%</span><span data-path-to-node="10,3"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="10,4">. We welcome your application and will be delighted to explore if you could be a great fit for our team</span><span data-path-to-node="10,5"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span><span data-path-to-node="10,6">. For this specific role, please note that prior experience in backend software engineering with Kotlin, Go, or Java, experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka), and professional working proficiency in English are mandatory requirements</span><span data-path-to-node="10,7"><sup class="superscript"></sup></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>WHAT WE OFFER YOU</strong></p> <p>With thoughtful benefits, emotional wellbeing resources, and a culture that empowers you to take ownership of your role and your wellbeing, we create an environment where you can thrive in all dimensions of your life.&nbsp;</p> <p>Our flexible benefits program allows you to customize some of the benefits, according to your needs!</p> <p><strong>Our benefits include:</strong></p> <p><strong>WELLHUB:</strong> Free Gold+ membership with access to onsite gyms and studios, digital fitness programs, and online wellness resources for meditation, nutrition, mental wellbeing support, and more! Add up to three family members to your plan, ensuring access to wellness for those who matter most to you.</p> <p><strong>WELLZ:</strong> A complete emotional wellbeing program with a unique approach. It offers personalized journeys that combine individual therapy sessions (52 per year) and on-demand content.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>HEALTHCARE:</strong> Health, dental, and life insurance.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>FLEXIBLE WORK:</strong> As a Flexible First company, we offer hybrid and remote options to give you the freedom to work in a way that suits you. The model for this specific role can be discussed with your recruiter and hiring manager. When you join, use our home office reimbursement to set up your home office.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE: </strong>Flexibility for us isn’t just about where we work—it also means being able to shape how and when we get things done. Together with their leaders, employees define schedules that align with their time zones, team needs, and personal routines.</p> <p><strong>PAID TIME OFF:</strong> It’s important to take time away from work to recharge.Employees receive vacations after 6 months and additional 3 days off per year + 1 day off for each year of tenure (up to 5 additional days) + an extra holiday for your birthday!</p> <p><strong>PAID PARENTAL LEAVE:&nbsp;</strong>Welcoming a new child is one of the most special moments in your life. Take the time to be present and enjoy your growing family. We offer 100% paid parental leave to all new parents. Parents giving birth are eligible for an extended leave and a ramp-back period to return part-time while they get settled.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>CAREER GROWTH:</strong> Access world-class platforms, participate in interactive sessions,&nbsp; build your personalized development roadmap, and explore internal opportunities. We focus on continuous learning and feedback to support your journey toward personal and professional success.</p> <p><strong>CULTURE:</strong> You’ll join a team of passionate people who come together to break boundaries, support each other, and create a meaningful impact in workplace wellness. We win together, building trust through open communication and a culture where every perspective matters. <a href="https://wellhub.com/en-us/careers/our-values/">Learn more about our shared culture and values here.&nbsp;</a></p> <p><strong>Want to see what it’s really like to work here? Follow us on </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeatwellhub/"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong> @lifeatwellhub and watch our team video on </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgIPiszTVm4"><strong>YouTube</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Diversity, Equity, and Belonging at Wellhub</strong></p> <p>We aim to create a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive space where everyone knows they belong.&nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Our commitment to inclusion also extends to how we recognize and reward our people. We’re proud to be Syndio Fair Pay Certified, reflecting our ongoing dedication to equitable and fair pay practices across our global team. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wellhub_fairpay-syndio-activity-7407826561531363328-wbN_?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAzHQWABKsRqcpvxy4QpDCJNe_szRdC4hgY">Read more about it here.</a></p> <p>Questions on how we treat your personal data? See our<a href="https://wellhub.com/en-us/careers/job-applicant-privacy-notice/#:~:text=Aviso%20de%20Privacidade%20para%20Candidatos"> Aviso de Privacidade para Candidatos. </a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 8pt;"><strong>#LI-REMOTE&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><strong><span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 8pt;">&nbsp;<span data-sheets-root="1">#LI-CM1</span></span></span></strong></p>