Senior Software Engineer - Full-Stack

Deliveroo2 months ago

Location

London - The River Building HQ

Type

Full Time

Salary

GBP 90,000 – 140,000

Level

Senior

Role

Full Stack Engineer

Posted

Jan 7, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Deliveroo is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to join their London engineering team, working on high-performance systems that serve millions of users across their global three-sided marketplace. The role involves designing and scaling backend services and frontend components that handle 20k+ requests per minute, while mentoring team members and driving technical architecture decisions.

What you'll do

Backend Service Development: Design, build, and scale backend services that handle high-traffic workloads (20k+ requests per minute)

Frontend Component Development: Create and maintain frontend components that provide seamless user experiences

Architectural Leadership: Lead architectural improvements and ensure system efficiency, visibility, and operational health

Code Quality Management: Conduct thorough code reviews and maintain high standards for code quality and testing

Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Managers and Experience Designers to plan projects and mitigate technical risks

Technical Problem Solving: Break down complex technical problems into deliverable solutions and influence roadmap decisions

Team Mentorship: Support the growth of colleagues through mentoring and technical guidance

Hiring Process Participation: Take an active role in engineering hiring to build high-performing teams

System Scalability: Ensure systems can handle significant request volumes and scale effectively

What we look for

Technical

Web Application DevelopmentSignificant experience building web-based applications using modern technology stacks

Multi-language ProficiencyExperience with Go, Ruby, Python, and/or Scala, with willingness to work across multiple languages

Scalable Web ArchitectureProven ability to design and operate web architecture that handles high request volumes

Database ManagementDemonstrated ownership of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL systems

Software CraftsmanshipCommitment to writing readable, well-designed, and thoroughly tested code

High-Traffic SystemsExperience with systems handling 20k+ requests per minute

Education

Computer Science DegreeBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)

Experience

Senior-Level Experience5+ years of experience in full-stack software development

Leadership ExperienceTrack record of guiding implementation choices and supporting team member growth

Collaborative LeadershipStrong collaborative leadership skills with experience mentoring other engineers

Skills

Required skills

Go ProgrammingProficiency in Go for backend service development

Ruby DevelopmentExperience with Ruby for web applications

Python ProgrammingAbility to work with Python for various backend services

Scala DevelopmentKnowledge of Scala for scalable systems

PostgreSQLHands-on experience with PostgreSQL database management

MySQLWorking knowledge of MySQL database systems

RedisExperience with Redis for caching and real-time operations

System ArchitectureAbility to design and operate web architecture at scale

Code ReviewExperience conducting thorough code reviews and maintaining quality

MentoringAbility to mentor and support the growth of other engineers

Nice to have

DynamoDBExperience with DynamoDB for NoSQL data storage

ElasticsearchKnowledge of Elasticsearch for search and analytics

MicroservicesExperience with microservices architecture and distributed systems

DevOps PracticesUnderstanding of CI/CD, monitoring, and operational practices

Frontend TechnologiesKnowledge of modern frontend frameworks and technologies

Cloud PlatformsExperience with cloud infrastructure and deployment

Compensation & benefits

Salary

GBP 90,000 – 140,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity Options

Competitive equity options to share in the company's success

Hybrid Work Arrangement

Flexible hybrid setup with typically 3 days in the London office

Professional Development

Opportunities for continuous learning and career acceleration

High Ownership Environment

Low-hierarchy, high-ownership work environment with fast impact

Global Collaboration

Opportunity to work with DoorDash and Wolt teams globally

Inclusive Culture

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with support for all backgrounds

Disability Support

Reasonable adjustments and support during recruitment and employment

Interview process

1
Initial Application Review — Review of application and technical background
2
Technical Phone Screen — Initial technical discussion and coding assessment
3
Technical Interview — In-depth technical interview covering system design and coding
4
Final Interview — Team fit and cultural alignment assessment with senior stakeholders