Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden On-site

Wolt is hiring a Senior Go Backend Engineer - Merchant Group

About the Role

Design and maintain scalable backend services in Go to support merchant operations, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and efficient solutions.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid or remote options available

Team

Part of the engineering team focused on merchant-facing systems

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain high-performance backend services using Go.
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define technical requirements.
  • Optimize systems for scalability, reliability, and low latency.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in real time.
  • Design and implement APIs for internal and external integrations.
  • Work with distributed systems and ensure data consistency.
  • Contribute to database schema design and query optimization.
  • Support deployment pipelines and infrastructure automation.
  • Ensure code quality through testing and monitoring practices.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in backend development with Go.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems architecture.
  • Experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
  • Familiarity with microservices and API design principles.
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized environments.
  • Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests.
  • Experience with observability tools and logging systems.
  • Ability to debug complex production issues.
  • Solid grasp of software engineering best practices.
  • Effective communication skills in English.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with merchant or e-commerce platforms.
  • Exposure to real-time data processing systems.
  • Background in high-availability systems.
  • Contributions to open-source projects.
  • Knowledge of security best practices in backend systems.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale distributed systems.
  • Supportive engineering culture with mentorship opportunities.
  • Flexible work environment with remote options.
  • Access to learning and development resources.
  • Health and wellness benefits.

Available for qualified candidates

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About company
Wolt

Wolt makes it incredibly easy to discover and get what you want, delivered quickly and reliably. Find the best restaurants and stores in your area, and place an order for pickup or delivery with just a few clicks.

From food and groceries to local goods, Wolt delivers almost everything in 30 minutes. The platform connects customers with local merchants and couriers, offering convenience, fast delivery, and a seamless app experience.

Wolt also offers services like Wolt+ for zero delivery fees, Wolt Market for fresh groceries, and Wolt for Work for office deliveries, supporting both consumers and businesses.

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Job Details
Department Merchant Group
Category backend
Posted 2 hours ago