Senior Software Engineer - Dispatching team

Role Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be the driving force behind our dispatching services. You'll collaborate closely with our Operations Team to transform complex business needs into elegant, efficient technical solutions. Your work will optimize our global network of chauffeurs, ensuring perfect experiences for our guests worldwide.

Your Impact

• Architect and implement advanced features for our Go-based dispatching service
• Translate operational requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions
• Optimize data management across MySQL and PostgreSQL databases
• Enhance our React-based back-office web app with intuitive UI components
• Develop sophisticated backend optimization algorithms to streamline operations
• Contribute to a motivated, open-minded team focused on elevating travel experiences

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with two or more programming languages, particularly Go or Ruby
• Strong background in HTTP protocols and REST API development
• Proficiency in database management, especially SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and cloud environments
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture and domain-driven design
• Familiarity with React and modern web development paradigms
• Understanding of continuous integration, test automation, and best coding practices

The Ideal Candidate

• Proactive problem-solver with a curiosity for new technologies
• Experience in modeling business processes, data structures, and API design
• Background in planning and optimization coding, with knowledge of statistics
• Commitment to writing maintainable, high-quality code
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Your contributions will directly influence our bottom line, enhance the work experience of our Operations team, and elevate the journeys of our suppliers and, most importantly, our guests.

More than a Job:

We are Blacklane, providers of premium global chauffeur services. Our mission is to create true peace of mind for discerning travellers by delivering perfect experiences around the world and to inspire a better future. Blacklane is offering airport transfers, City-to-City commutes, In-city mobility chauffeur hailing and Chauffeur-by-the-hour in over 50 countries globally, either pre-booked or on-demand. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, Blacklane and its 300 employees and tens of thousands of chauffeur partners have the right premium transportation service for you. By changing how people move, we opened up new opportunities for our chauffeur providers and set industry standards for climate protection in the travel industry.

We believe in ethical business practices and have a strong company culture:

• Continuous Learning: We believe that open and actionable feedback is the essential component of continuous development. Set your personal development plan and take an active role in our internal learning communities to progress your career.
• Flexible Working: Even the most ambitious Blacklaner needs some time to unwind. Find out what works for you and your team with flexible working hours and home office days.
• Become Part of the Crew: Get to know your fellow Blacklaners through our regular team socials. Our success comes from a collaboration of more than 350 people from 70 nations and we are looking for more exceptional people to join us!
• Employee Stock Options Plan: We want all Blacklaners to benefit from the company's success, so every employee gets virtual stock options.
• Fair Remuneration: We’ve banded salary levels and matched them to the local costs of living, meaning you’re always paid fairly and you know that the rest of the crew is too.
• Sustainability:* *We care for both people and the planet, having launched the mobility's industry-first global carbon offset scheme in 2017. Blacklane plans to deliver 35% of global rides in EVs by year-end 2024, and 50% by the end of year 2025.
• Equal Opportunity: We are committed to inclusion and diversity. A company is only as strong as its crew, so we developed a work environment that is inclusive, inspiring and open. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
• Blacklane Cares day: Every crew member receives 8 hours of paid leave per year to participate in volunteering initiatives of their choice or lead employee-driven community outreach projects. Utilize your time to lend hands to a cause that drives your passion.

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