Staff Software Engineer, Backend
Remote
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
26-02-2025
Job Specifications
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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SevenRooms is a marketing and operations 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... Know more
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