Software Engineer II (Backend)

Grubhub Software EngineerAt Grubhub, we believe food is more than just a meal: It's a source of discovery, connection, and pure enjoyment. There's a time and place for every type of dish, from hidden neighborhood gems to tried-and-true favorites, and we exist to connect people with the food they love in all the ways they like to dig in. We've been at it since 2004, but now, as part of Wonder, Grubhub is operating with a renewed sense of momentum and the high-velocity energy of a powerhouse startup.As a leading U.S. ordering and delivery marketplace, we feature over 415,000 merchants in more than 4,000 cities, creating the ultimate food experience by elevating online ordering through innovative restaurant technology, easy-to-use platforms, and an improved delivery experience. We are constantly finding new ways to innovate—from integrated grocery delivery with groceries powered by Instacart to exclusive loyalty programs. Join our team, based out of New York City and Chicago, and help us give our diners the exceptional value they deserve.The Impact You Will MakeYou'll gain expertise in your domain and build highly scalable & reliable additions to our platformYou'll be accountable for delivery, deployment, maintenance, and monitoring the performance of your applications and the platform as a wholeYou'll evaluate tools, technologies, frameworks, and vendors for the platform along with other senior team membersYou'll write performant and concise code to meet the defined standards here at GrubHub, review the code of peers, and ensure security and scalability of the features you work onYou'll help to create the backlog of tech debt and features, suggesting areas for improvement and enhancementYou'll actively work with other team members in the domain and be a team playerWhat You Bring to the TableBachelor's Degree in a science, programming or engineering related field5+ years experience building highly-scalable consumer-facing applications (e-commerce preferred)Experience with Java or other object-oriented languagesExperience architecting, designing, and developing testable, fault tolerant, and performant software with emphasis on future evolutionExperience with complex systems composed of multiple components spread across the networkAWS experience, or similar cloud based offeringsAutomated testing experience applicable for services (junit/testing, mockito + jmeter/ gatling.io)Strong fundamentals (data structures, algorithms)Experience developing highly-available distributed systems (4x9's uptime etc.)Building observability as part of the applicationExperience modeling system resource requirements as system load changesInterest in working for a fast paced, product oriented tech companyDistributed database experience with Cassandra or similar NoSQL database experience preferredDocker, or similar containerized solutionsCI / CD tools experience like Gradle, Jenkins, Spinnaker, or similar technologiesExperience leading as an individual contributor, i.e. time prioritization, self-management, and working within and across teams to drive resultsDedication to improving the customer experience and designing systems to avoid poor customer experience during outages and guarantee the availability of servicesPassion for challenging the status quo, understanding new things, and solving problems in creative and unconventional waysA sense of accountability for developed software and ownership of upstream and downstream dependencyNew York: $139,500- $158,000Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.The benefits applicable to this role include a competitive compensation package with equity and a 401(k). We also offer a choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, company paid short and long term disability coverage, paid time off including flexible time off for exempt employees, paid vacation for non-exempt employees, and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable law in addition to paid parental leave, discounted meals and exclusive perks across the Wonder family of brands.Eligibility, effective dates, and available plan options vary by employment classification and location. To learn more about benefits for this role, visit our Careers page here.A Final NoteAt Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy.