# Senior Software Engineer - Full-Stack **Company:** [Deliveroo](https://scaleengineer.com/companies/deliveroo) 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. **Role:** Full Stack Engineer **Seniority:** Senior **Locations:** London - The River Building HQ **Salary:** 90000–140000 GBP [Apply](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/deliveroo/41a644ee-0d0e-4f24-a08f-5a5babac11b0) Canonical: https://scaleengineer.com/jobs/deliveroo/senior-software-engineer-full-stack --- ## Responsibilities - 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 ## Requirements ### education - {"name":"Computer Science Degree","description":"Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)"} ### technical - {"name":"Web Application Development","description":"Significant experience building web-based applications using modern technology stacks"} - {"name":"Multi-language Proficiency","description":"Experience with Go, Ruby, Python, and/or Scala, with willingness to work across multiple languages"} - {"name":"Scalable Web Architecture","description":"Proven ability to design and operate web architecture that handles high request volumes"} - {"name":"Database Management","description":"Demonstrated ownership of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL systems"} - {"name":"Software Craftsmanship","description":"Commitment to writing readable, well-designed, and thoroughly tested code"} - {"name":"High-Traffic Systems","description":"Experience with systems handling 20k+ requests per minute"} ### experience - {"name":"Senior-Level Experience","description":"5+ years of experience in full-stack software development"} - {"name":"Leadership Experience","description":"Track record of guiding implementation choices and supporting team member growth"} - {"name":"Collaborative Leadership","description":"Strong collaborative leadership skills with experience mentoring other engineers"} ## Skills ### required - {"name":"Go Programming","description":"Proficiency in Go for backend service development"} - {"name":"Ruby Development","description":"Experience with Ruby for web applications"} - {"name":"Python Programming","description":"Ability to work with Python for various backend services"} - {"name":"Scala Development","description":"Knowledge of Scala for scalable systems"} - {"name":"PostgreSQL","description":"Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL database management"} - {"name":"MySQL","description":"Working knowledge of MySQL database systems"} - {"name":"Redis","description":"Experience with Redis for caching and real-time operations"} - {"name":"System Architecture","description":"Ability to design and operate web architecture at scale"} - {"name":"Code Review","description":"Experience conducting thorough code reviews and maintaining quality"} - {"name":"Mentoring","description":"Ability to mentor and support the growth of other engineers"} ### preferred - {"name":"DynamoDB","description":"Experience with DynamoDB for NoSQL data storage"} - {"name":"Elasticsearch","description":"Knowledge of Elasticsearch for search and analytics"} - {"name":"Microservices","description":"Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems"} - {"name":"DevOps Practices","description":"Understanding of CI/CD, monitoring, and operational practices"} - {"name":"Frontend Technologies","description":"Knowledge of modern frontend frameworks and technologies"} - {"name":"Cloud Platforms","description":"Experience with cloud infrastructure and deployment"} ## Tech stack ### tools - {"name":"Code Review Tools","description":"Tools for maintaining code quality and collaboration"} - {"name":"CI/CD Pipeline","description":"Continuous integration and deployment systems"} - {"name":"Monitoring Systems","description":"Tools for system observability and operational health"} ### others - {"name":"Microservices Architecture","description":"Building and maintaining distributed systems"} - {"name":"High-Traffic Systems","description":"Systems handling 20k+ requests per minute"} - {"name":"Cloud Infrastructure","description":"Scalable cloud-based infrastructure management"} ### databases - {"name":"PostgreSQL","description":"Primary relational database for transactional data"} - {"name":"MySQL","description":"Alternative relational database option"} - {"name":"Redis","description":"In-memory data structure store for caching and real-time operations"} - {"name":"DynamoDB","description":"NoSQL database for scalable applications"} - {"name":"Elasticsearch","description":"Search and analytics engine for complex queries"} ### languages - {"name":"Go","description":"Primary backend language for building high-performance services"} - {"name":"Ruby","description":"Used for web applications and backend services"} - {"name":"Python","description":"Utilized for various backend services and data processing"} - {"name":"Scala","description":"Employed for scalable backend systems and data processing"} ### frameworks - {"name":"Web Frameworks","description":"Modern web frameworks for building scalable applications"} ## Benefits ### benefits - {"name":"Equity Options","description":"Competitive equity options to share in the company's success"} - {"name":"Hybrid Work Arrangement","description":"Flexible hybrid setup with typically 3 days in the London office"} - {"name":"Professional Development","description":"Opportunities for continuous learning and career acceleration"} - {"name":"High Ownership Environment","description":"Low-hierarchy, high-ownership work environment with fast impact"} - {"name":"Global Collaboration","description":"Opportunity to work with DoorDash and Wolt teams globally"} - {"name":"Inclusive Culture","description":"Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with support for all backgrounds"} - {"name":"Disability Support","description":"Reasonable adjustments and support during recruitment and employment"} ## Compensation - **max:** 140000 - **min:** 90000 - **currency:** GBP - **stockOptions:** true ## Interview process ### steps - {"name":"Initial Application Review","description":"Review of application and technical background"} - {"name":"Technical Phone Screen","description":"Initial technical discussion and coding assessment"} - {"name":"Technical Interview","description":"In-depth technical interview covering system design and coding"} - {"name":"Final Interview","description":"Team fit and cultural alignment assessment with senior stakeholders"} ## Full description ## Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack Join us in our mission to transform the way people shop and eat, where impact, innovation and growth drive everything we do. Our Engineering teams tackle complex technical challenges across a global, three-sided marketplace, building and scaling systems that serve millions of customers, riders and partners every day. From real-time logistics to resilient infrastructure and marketplace optimisation, we design, build and operate technology that powers Deliveroo’s growth at scale. We’re looking for a **Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack** to join our **London** team. In this role, you’ll help us build and scale seamless, high-performance features that span our entire stack, ensuring a world-class experience for our customers, partners, and riders. Get to know our [Engineering team](https://careers.deliveroo.co.uk/software-engineering-at-deliveroo/) — what drives us, how we work, and what you can expect. ### What You’ll Be Doing This role is based in our London office with a **hybrid** setup, typically 3 days in the office. Here’s what your day-to-day might look like: * **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. ### What You’ll Need to Thrive Our ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in some of these areas and curiosity to grow in others: * **Significant experience building web-based applications** in a modern stack; we use Go, Ruby, Python, and Scala, and we’re looking for someone keen to work across them. * **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. ### Why Join Us? 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](https://deliveroo.engineering). 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](https://careers.deliveroo.co.uk/interview-guide-for-engineers/) 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 require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know once you’ve submitted your application. We’ll share details on how to request support so we can ensure you have a fair and equitable experience. If you’re excited about making a real impact in a fast-moving marketplace and growing your career alongside ambitious, supportive teams, we’d love to hear from you!