Junior Backend Engineer (Marketplace Pricing)

Requirements

• Experience with Kotlin or Java: 1-2 years of experience (or strong foundational knowledge) working with these languages, with an eagerness to grow your expertise
• Prove Yourself Beyond Degrees: While a background in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, or related quantitative fields is common, we value practical skills just as much. Show us that passion and talent can go beyond formal degrees
• Effective Communication: Ability to simplify and explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, adjusting based on their level of understanding
• Passion for Scalable Solutions: Interest in building scalable web applications, including RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures. You're also comfortable working with transactions, resiliency, and system performance
• Familiarity with JVM Frameworks: Hands-on experience with Spring Boot or similar frameworks—you're comfortable with the quirks and strengths of JVM-based systems
• Database Knowledge: Understanding of relational databases and how to design efficient, reliable, and maintainable data structures
• Holistic Testing Approach: Knowledge of testing practices throughout the software development life cycle, including unit, integration, and system testing

What the job involves

• We’re on the lookout for a Junior Backend Engineer to join our Marketplace Pricing team, where we build the systems responsible for calculating all prices on the Freenow platform, including dynamic prices and rider- and driver-specific pricing
• You’ll help create a customized and competitive pricing experience for our customers, while fostering trust and transparency with our partners by ensuring clear and correct price calculations - trust being the cornerstone of our relationships
• At the heart of our work is the chance to make a real impact in the world of mobility. You’ll be part of a multinational, diverse, and highly motivated team of software engineers who are not only passionate about creating top-tier solutions but also about collaborating and having fun along the way
• If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and thrive in a supportive, innovative environment, this is your next ride—hop on board!
• Take Ownership: You’ll have the chance to own the entire process—from contributing ideas for new features, writing clean code, and testing, to deploying and monitoring your services
• Collaborate in Agile Teams: Work closely with your teammates in an agile setup, actively participate in team ceremonies, and contribute to a dynamic, iterative development process
• Develop Scalable Microservices: Implement robust and scalable microservices that meet the needs of our growing user base while adhering to industry best practices
• Maintain and Optimize: Help maintain existing features, troubleshoot, and fix bugs to ensure smooth operations and a great user experience
• Learn and Grow: Stay up-to-date with the latest backend development trends and continuously improve your skills, bringing fresh ideas to our team
• Team Player Attitude: Contribute to a positive team spirit—your humble, collaborative approach will help us find solutions together and achieve shared success
• Impact Real Users: Solve real-world challenges that affect our users, and see your contributions make a tangible impact
• Be part of our teams, bring in your ideas and evolve with us a high quality software system that makes it easy to stay compliant and boost our business at the same time
• Our Techstack: Kotlin | Java | Spring Boot | MongoDB | Postgres | Redis & more