Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Posted 21 Hours Ago
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Hiring Remotely in London, Greater London, England
Remote
Senior level
Food • Sales • Software • Travel • Hospitality
A leading marketing and operations platform for growing restaurants in the hospitality industry.
The Role
As a Staff Software Engineer focused on backend development at SevenRooms, you will design, develop, and maintain high-performance software systems. You will manage project priorities and deliverables, mentor junior engineers, and ensure code quality while being the technical owner of features from design to implementation.
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The Team & Role 

SevenRooms is hiring a remote Staff Software Engineer with a backend focus. We’re looking for a strong developer who is excited to engineer highly performant, mission-critical systems that are designed for agile development and rapid scaling. You will partner with other engineers, product managers and designers who are dedicated to engineering real solutions that empower SevenRooms for growth. You will be joining a team of 70+ engineering professionals and will report directly to one of our awesome Engineering Leaders.

The 7R Technology organization is committed to building products that help restaurants create magical experiences every day. We are a small, but rapidly growing team of engineers, scientists and builders who are on a mission to fundamentally transform the hospitality industry. Our engineers are guided by the following core values that help us stay connected and shipping often: Ownership, Customer Obsession, Collaborate & Be Transparent, Measure & Monitor, Be Creative, and finally Be Yourself.

What You’ll Do

  • Engineering: Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software with a strong focus on customer-facing features. Become an expert in a system-level view of the SevenRooms architecture. Own and implement major features and architectural changes alongside other engineers. Be a role model and mentor to other engineers; assist in technical design reviews
  • Product Focus: Be the technical owner of features, from design to implementation to ongoing support
  • Project Management: Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, code quality and deliverables; Participate in occasional on-call duties to keep software systems up and running

Who You Are

  • BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent professional experience
  • 7+ years of software engineering experience
  • Willingness and desire to work in Python, Rust, and Kotlin; prior experience is preferred but not required
  • Strong architectural vision and judgment
  • Knowledge of evolving best practices and advocate for them
  • Experience with:
    • Migrating from monolith to decoupled architecture
    • Scaling engineering teams
    • Mentoring junior developers
  • Experience developing web applications at scale
  • Significant experience with algorithms, data structures, complexity analysis and software design
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies

What We Offer

  • A fresh start: SevenRooms offers the unique opportunity for eligible new hires to participate in our Fresh Start Program, where the company provides the option to curate your own meaningful experience, to reset and refresh. Whether you want to prioritize self-care and rest, connect with loved ones, or treat yourself to something new – the choice is up to you and our team is ready to help make that happen.
  • Equitable compensation: Our compensation packages are based on competitive external market data. At SevenRooms, you can expect to be paid well for your contributions towards transforming the hospitality industry. We also offer equity for all employees as part of our commitment to everyone being an owner and working together to build an outstanding company.
  • Comprehensive benefits package: SevenRooms provides access to private medical coverage, life insurance, and income protection.
  • Employee programs: Through our Roomie’s Choice program, all employees at SevenRooms receive a monthly stipend to spend however they see fit. You will also receive unique milestone awards throughout your journey with SevenRooms, including swag, experiences, and trips to celebrate specific years of tenure.
  • Learning and professional development: Your manager will partner with you on establishing quarterly objectives that not only benefit the company but aid in your overall career development and advancement. SevenRooms also provides financial support for continuing education, certifications, or participation in external training programs as part of many reimbursement options available through Roomie’s Choice.
About SevenRooms

SevenRooms is a guest experience and retention platform that helps hospitality operators create exceptional experiences that drive revenue and repeat business. Trusted by thousands of hospitality operators around the world, SevenRooms powers tens of millions of guest experiences each month across both on- and off-premises. From neighborhood restaurants and bars to international, multi-concept hospitality groups, SevenRooms is transforming the industry by empowering operators to take back control of their businesses to build direct guest relationships, deliver exceptional experiences and drive more visits and orders, more often. The full suite of products includes reservation, waitlist and table management, online ordering, mobile order & pay, review aggregation, email marketing and marketing automation.

Founded in 2011 and venture-backed by Amazon, Comcast Ventures and PSG, SevenRooms has dining, hotel F&B, nightlife and entertainment clients globally, including: Marriott International, MGM Resorts International, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Wynn Resorts, Jumeirah Group, Hard Rock Hotels & Resorts, Wolfgang Puck, Michael Mina, Bloomin’ Brands, José Andrés Group, Union Square Hospitality Group, Australian Venue Company, The Wolseley Hospitality Group, Dishoom, Live Nation and Topgolf.

SevenRooms has been recognized as a top employer for its people-first approach by publications including:

  • Inc. Best Workplaces (2023, 2022, 2020)
  • Inc. 5000 (2023, 2022)
  • Ragan’s Platinum HR Awards Finalist (2022)
  • Built in Best Places to Work NYC (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020) 
  • Built in Best Place to Work NYC - Midsize Companies (2023, 2022) 
  • VentureFizz Unique PTO (2022)
  • Forbes Best Startup Employers (2022) 

SevenRooms is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability (physical or mental), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other classification, category or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  We understand the importance of creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace and celebrate our employees for their differences.

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Top Skills

Kotlin
Python
Rust
The Company
HQ: New York, NY
318 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

SevenRooms is a leading marketing and operations platform for growing restaurants in the hospitality industry. From Michelin star gems to local favorites, the all-in-one platform helps restaurants increase sales, delight guests, and keep them coming back, automatically.

The full suite of products includes reservations, waitlist and table management, review aggregation, referrals, email marketing, and marketing automation.

Founded in 2011 and venture-backed by Amazon, Comcast Ventures and PSG, SevenRooms has more than 13,000 dining, hotel F&B, nightlife and entertainment clients globally.

Why Work With Us

Our people make SevenRooms a magical place to work. We are building an organization that prioritizes transparency, innovation and meaningful connections. We encourage our team members to show up as their authentic selves, and their energy and talents help us create a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

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