Software Engineer (Scala)

Want to be a Hero? - Join one of the leading global online food ordering and delivery platforms!

We are looking for a Software Engineer (Scala) - Logistics Optimisation (f/m/d) to join our Logistics Optimisation team to help us create a fast, reliable and transparent delivery experience. You will be working with our software and infrastructure engineers in optimising the way our production services handle large amounts of data generated in the journey that connects our riders and vendors to millions of customers every day. If you are a creative problem solver who is hungry for a new adventure, an international workplace is waiting for you in the heart of Berlin!

Your mission:

• Work on the latest upcoming projects in our Logistics department.
• Be a key part of the entire development lifecycle from specification to deployment and running the apps in production.
• Take part in one of the most exciting components of the food delivery business: dispatching logic, simulation and route estimations are some of the topics you'll work on a daily basis!
• Innovate technology, process and product within the whole organization.
• Work together with a great team to succeed in our mission.
• Ensure scalable and quality code is built.

Our Tech Stack: 

• Scala 2.12, on top of JDK 11, plus Akka 2.5
• Redis (as AWS Elasticache), AWS DynamoDB
• AWS SQS & AWS SNS
• Kubernetes, Helm, and Terraform

Your heroic skills:

• Proficiency in Scala
• You are comfortable with microservices architectures, API-based and event-based communication.
• You are a pragmatic programmer who understands what is needed to get things done.
• You get up to speed with new systems and concepts quickly.
• You believe in cross-functional teams and know that responsibility does not end with deployment.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Akka.
• Exposure to the logistics domain and in particular to Vehicle Routing Problem algorithms is highly beneficial.
• Exposure to infrastructure related technologies like Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, to DevOps practices, continuous integration and development processes and to the AWS cloud provider in general
• You have bachelor or higher degrees in Software Engineering, Computer science or related fields.

Why Delivery Hero? 

• Exchange ideas and meet colleagues from different teams in our active guilds and through our global tech & product community.
• We offer visa & relocation support globally to our permanent employees.
• Enjoy our free online yoga classes and a subsidized Urban Sports Club or Gympass membership.
• Take care of your mental and emotional well-being with our free Headspace subscription and unlimited access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Participate in our health campaigns such as seasonal flu vaccines.
• Benefit from subsidised products e.g. BVG ticket, meal vouchers, fruit or vegetable box or our bike rental program
• We support child care needs where we partner with an external service to support tasks such as Kita search and application, Au Pair or childminder search
• Join the global market leader and a publicly listed company with a competitive remuneration package.
• Develop your skills with your personal educational budget for conferences and external trainings. 
• Access our e-learning platform MyAcademy and participate in our various inhouse trainings, including German learning options.
• Save responsibly with our attractive corporate pension options.
• Join company parties, team, cultural and sports events - due to the current situation on a virtual basis.
• And much more…

Have we caught your attention?​ If you are looking for an environment where our company DNA is defined by our values and People Leadership Principles, please send us your CV. All levels welcomed!