Deliveroo - Senior Software Engineer - Full-Stack
Requirements
• Proven ability to design and operate web architecture at scale, specifically with systems handling significant request volumes. • Demonstrated ownership of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and experience with "NoSQL" backends such as Redis, DynamoDB, or Elasticsearch. • A commitment to software craft, with a pride in writing readable, well-designed, and thoroughly tested code. • Strong collaborative leadership skills, with a track record of guiding implementation choices and supporting the personal growth of teammates.
Responsibilities
• This role is based in our London office with a hybrid setup, typically 3 days in the office. • Drive technical execution by designing, building, and scaling backend services and frontend components that handle high-traffic workloads (20krpm and above). • Lead architectural improvements and code reviews, ensuring the efficiency, visibility, and operational health of your team's systems. • Partner with cross-functional disciplines (PMs, Experience Designers) to plan projects, foresee dependencies, and mitigate technical risks. • Break down complex problems into deliverable choices, influencing the roadmap and technical direction within your team. • Support the growth of others by mentoring colleagues and taking an active role in our engineering hiring process to build high-performing teams.
Benefits
• At Deliveroo, you’ll do work that matters—solving real-world problems in a three-sided marketplace that’s constantly evolving. We’re food lovers, problem solvers, community builders and more, brought together by a shared drive to make things better. Working here you can expect to: • 🔧 Solve meaningful problems at real scale Work on a complex, always-on marketplace that impacts millions every day. • 🌱 See your impact, fast Ship, test and improve ideas quickly in a low-hierarchy, high-ownership environment. • 🧠 Grow through challenge and ownership Take on big, ambiguous problems and accelerate your career with strong support. • 🌎 A culture built for builders High standards, collaboration, flexible working and continuous learning. • 💰 Share in the success you help create Competitive salary and equity options, so you’re rewarded for the impact you make. • ➡️ Want a deeper look at how we build? Check out our Tech Blog. • We aim to create a fair process that lets your skills shine—our interview typically includes 3-4 stages. Explore our Engineering Interview Guide here to help you feel confident at each stage. • Our Global Structure • Deliveroo is now part of DoorDash, bringing together teams with even greater reach, scale, and ambition. Depending on your role, you may collaborate with teammates, systems, and leaders across DoorDash and Wolt. Together, we’re unlocking new possibilities as one global team. • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion • At Deliveroo, we know that a great workplace reflects the world around us and that true diversity and inclusion make us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone can do their best work and feel they belong. • We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief. • If you have a disability or long-term health condition and need support to apply for one of our roles, or if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help ensure you have a fair and equitable experience. • If you’re excited about solving meaningful problems at scale and growing with a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
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