Backend Engineer, ProcureTech (Python) (m,f,x)

Each year HelloFresh launches more markets and more brands, and all of those require our technology infrastructure to keep the engine running. SCM is at the core of HelloFresh and the foundation for everything we do. All HelloFresh processes rely on SCM Tech to operate. We manage the contracts with our suppliers, place orders, control the receipt of goods, handle inventory, keep track of the box labeling and production, and keep a close connection with different areas of the company, from Finance to Operations. Our challenge is to improve efficiency and reduce waste across the supply chain. Our vision is to build the world’s leading, scalable, fully-integrated, food supply chain management platform.

The role

In this role, you will join as a Backend Engineer in our ProcureTech team on a 12 month contract. You will have the opportunity to learn and use DevOps as well as Continuous Delivery practices to deliver incremental and continuous business value.

Our Backend Engineers assume development and operational responsibility for a multitude of products that serve to make the lives of our internal users better. You will contribute to developing pragmatic products and features that help get things done efficiently. You will get support throughout your journey via mentorship, workshops, pair programming.

Above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh 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 you’ll do

Work in a small, focussed team using the most appropriate tools for the job at hand. Your team will be a place where your thoughts and opinions matter and your contributions will have a tremendous impact on the team’s success.

• Take ownership of the architecture, design, development, deployment and operations of the microservices you will develop, using DevOps practices, pair programming and other cutting edge methodologies
• Be an active, solution-oriented member of an autonomous, cross-functional agile team collaborating with other engineers, product owners, stakeholders and other teams.
• Having an in-depth understanding of HelloFresh’s core product and architecture, and act as ambassador for software solutions offering support and mentorship to colleagues
• Work with state-of-the-art technologies like Kafka, RabbitMQ, Spark, Kubernetes, Istio, and more

What you’ll bring

• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent working experience
• 3 years of experience with software development in Python, and with good knowledge in data structures and algorithms.
• Experience efficiently processing large amounts of data
• Knowledge of relational and document databases, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
• 2 years of experience testing, maintaining and/or launching software products
• 1 year of experience with software design and architecture. Good communication skills
• Practical experience in CI/CD methods and practices
• Passion for software engineering, as shown by previous work experience, projects, or publications.
• Have the ambition to develop yourself and learn from your peers.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes
• Ability to tie together various systems to create effective products, whether that’s through APIs or messaging/event systems.
• Ambition to work in end-to-end development processes, including unit, integration & functional testing, application tuning/profiling, and continuous integration
• You thrive in the opportunity to collaborate and mentor team members, while also sharing practical knowledge and trends

Interacting with teams around the world is part of our day-to-day, so communication skills are vital. We are looking for strong problem-solvers who can apply their engineering skills to a wide range of platforms and environments, while also acting as an ambassador to coach team members and stakeholders.

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Are you up for the challenge?

Please submit your complete application below including your salary expectations and earliest starting date.

After submitting an application our team will review this and get back to you within 5 business days.