Senior Backend Engineer, Food Systems (m,f,x) at HelloFresh

Berlin, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Problem-Solving, Backend Technologies, JVM Ecosystem, Kotlin, Golang, Data Engineering, Data Modeling, Governance, Quality Assurance, Data Processing, Modular Systems, Synchronous Communication, Asynchronous Communication, Agile Mindset, Peer-to-Peer Mentoring, Knowledge Sharing

Industry

Consumer Services

Description

Working at HelloFresh At HelloFresh Group, we are driven by a high-performance culture that values speed, agility, and continuous learning. We believe in hands-on contribution and fostering a truly collaborative, egoless environment where every team member contributes to our mission of changing the way people eat, forever and welcome team players who thrive in a dynamic environment, lead with ownership, and bring diverse perspectives to the table. Our teams thrive on in-person collaboration, with an expectation to work from the office four days a week. This approach creates a dynamic space where ideas flourish, decisions are made efficiently, and our collective impact is accelerated. It's how we stay closely connected to our shared goals and drive swift execution. The role The Food Systems Alliance at HelloFresh is focused on building and scaling global systems that support the entire food journey, from assortment and ingredient development to supply chain management technology. This includes key domains such as master data management, strategic procurement, applied science (covering areas like menu planning, personalization, forecasting, and operations research), supplier reliability, and inventory planning. With end-to-end ownership of critical supply chain functions, the Alliance enables efficient, consistent, and innovative solutions. This integrated approach supports faster software development, enhanced collaboration, and the delivery of scalable systems across global markets. As a Senior Backend Engineer in our Food Systems Alliance, you will be responsible for defining, securing, and implementing technical solutions for business problems. You will look after speeding up development, decision-making, and problem-solving. You will work within your team and our neighboring teams to ensure that our efforts aim to achieve a clearer architecture and boundaries between tech teams to support autonomy. You will communicate directly with our business stakeholders and multiple tech teams supporting local markets. You will report to the Engineering Manager in the Ingredient to Product tribe. This role does not include people management responsibilities. What you’ll do Assume technical leadership within a team and own the most challenging tech decisions, including architecture, design, development, deployment, and operational excellence. Support the team in the architectural design and help to maintain architectural integrity in the scope of the team and beyond. Solve software problems that have visible risks, roadblocks, and constraints. Examples might include legacy dependencies, data quality, compliance, and architecture or technology limitations. What you’ll bring Strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of multiple programming languages, with 6+ years of engineering experience. Proven experience in backend technologies, particularly within the JVM ecosystem (Kotlin) or Golang. Strong capability in working with different stakeholders and experience addressing physical world problems with software solutions. Experience with data engineering fundamentals is highly desirable, including expertise in data modeling, governance, quality assurance, and proficiency in data processing and storage systems. Expertise in designing and implementing modular systems, including proficiency in synchronous/asynchronous communication. A team player attitude and a passion for helping others grow through peer-to-peer mentoring, knowledge-sharing sessions, and advocating for best engineering practices, such as CI/CD, TDD, BDD, DDD, and Design Patterns. An agile mindset with the ability to advocate for cross-functional collaboration. Above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh Group better. We believe there are many different ways of developing skills and we love diverse experiences! So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you. What we offer Elevate your lifestyle! Join one of Europe's fastest-growing tech powerhouses in a dynamic phase of expansion. Immerse yourself in a diverse global community of 90+ nationalities. Enjoy a competitive compensation package that goes beyond the norm, with perks like a HelloFresh- subsidized Pension Scheme, Berlin relocation support, and a Hybrid working model. Elevate your lifestyle with exclusive discounts on your weekly HelloFresh box and office meals. Invest in your growth with a German language learning budget, and access to the HelloFresh Academy. Plus, we've got your well-being covered with mental health support, transportation perks, and working-parent-friendly benefits. From our 24/7 gym access,wellbeing platforms like Headspace and Spill, to sabbatical leave options, HelloFresh is not just a workplace; it's a lifestyle of perks and possibilities!

Responsibilities

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will define, secure, and implement technical solutions for business problems while assuming technical leadership within your team. You will work on architectural design and maintain integrity across tech teams to support autonomy.