Software Engineer II - Full-Stack

Full Stack Engineer · Mid · Full Time

London - The River Building HQGBP 75k – 120k2mo ago
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Role

What you'll do.

Deliveroo is seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer II to contribute to their innovative food delivery technology platform. The role involves improving code architecture, collaborating across engineering teams, and solving complex logistical challenges in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment that serves millions of customers daily.

Responsibilities

  • Technical Execution: Improve code structure, impact system architecture, and conduct comprehensive code reviews across the team's projects
  • System Optimization: Simplify maintenance of production systems, enhance operational readiness, and improve system visibility and health
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Build relationships with other engineering teams, identify collaborative opportunities, and contribute to broader organizational goals
  • Technical Leadership: Own large-scale work projects, guide design and implementation choices, and influence team roadmaps
  • Talent Development: Participate actively in engineering interviews and support colleagues' professional growth and role efficiency

Qualifications

What we look for.

Technical

  • Web Development

    Experience building web-based applications in languages like Go, Ruby/Rails, Python, Scala, or Rust

  • Database Skills

    Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL backends (Redis, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch, Memcache)

  • Web Architecture

    Experience handling web infrastructure at high scale (20,000+ requests per minute)

Education

  • Computer Science

    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

  • Software Development

    Proven track record of developing maintainable, well-tested software solutions

  • Scalable Systems

    Experience solving complex logistical problems through software development

Skills

Required

  • Web Development

    Strong capabilities in building scalable web applications

  • Code Quality

    Commitment to writing readable, well-designed, and thoroughly tested software

  • System Architecture

    Understanding of complex system design and optimization

Preferred

  • Distributed Systems

    Nice to have

    Knowledge of designing and managing large-scale distributed systems

  • Performance Optimization

    Nice to have

    Experience in improving system performance and efficiency

Tech stack

Languages

GoRubyPythonScala

Databases

PostgreSQLMySQLRedisDynamoDB

Tools

ElasticSearchMemcache

Compensation

Pay and benefits.

Base·GBP 75,000 – 120,000

Equity·Stock options

Benefits

  • Equity Options

    Competitive equity options allowing employees to share in company success

  • Career Growth

    Opportunities for rapid professional development in a high-impact environment

  • Flexible Working

    Collaborative culture with flexible working arrangements

Process

Interview steps.

  1. 01

    Initial Screening

    Initial review of application and background

  2. 02

    Technical Interview

    Comprehensive assessment of technical skills and problem-solving abilities

  3. 03

    Coding Challenge

    Practical coding assessment to evaluate software development skills

  4. 04

    Final Interview

    Final discussion with team leads and potential future colleagues

Full posting

Original listing.

Why Deliveroo?

We're building the definitive online food company, transforming the way the world eats by making hyper-local food more convenient and accessible. We obsess about building the future of food, whilst using our network as a force for good. We're at the forefront of an industry, powered by our market-leading technology and unrivalled network to bring incredible convenience and selection to our customers.

Working at Deliveroo is the perfect environment to build a definitive career, motivated by impact. Firstly, the impact that working here will have on your development, allowing you to grow faster than you might elsewhere; secondly, the impact that you can have on Deliveroo, leaving your mark as we scale; and finally, being part of something bigger, through the impact that we make together in our marketplace and communities.


What you'll do?

As a Software Engineer at Deliveroo, your individual work contributes to achieving goals in and across your team. While you will work with your team and you may lead projects, some of your work will contribute outside of your direct remit. You will report to managers and group leads and together deliver the results.

Technical Execution:

  • You will improve code structure, have an impact on architecture, and review code of any scope produced by your team.

  • You'll aim to simplify the maintenance and operation of production systems, visibility, operational readiness, and health of your team's systems.

Collaboration & Leadership:

  • As well as leading from the front regarding technical execution, you'll build relationships with other engineering teams and, identify collaboration opportunities.

  • You'll own larger pieces of work, assist with design and technical / implementation choices and influence the roadmap within your team.

  • You will take an active role in the hiring process and conducting engineering interviews. This will also extend to the current team where you will support the personal growth of colleagues, encouraging efficiency in their roles.

Expectations:

We want to emphasise that we don't expect you to meet all of the below but would love you to have experience in some of these areas.

  • Pride in readable, well-designed, well-tested software

  • Experience writing web-based applications in any language, and an interest in learning (Go, Ruby/Rails, Python, Scala, or Rust)

  • Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)

  • Experience with web architecture at scale (20krpm and above)

  • Experience with "NoSQL" data backends and other (Redis, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch, Memcache)

  • Experience solving logistical problems with software

 

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 organisers, proud parents, 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 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!

 

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