Senior Backend Engineer
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Responsibilities
- Architect, build, and scale robust and modern microservices - from initial design through deployment to production.
- Own features end-to-end: from concept through development, testing, deployment, and maintenance - with a strong sense of accountability.
- Lead system design decisions, define service boundaries, and help shape scalable architecture for global usage.
- Write production-grade, efficient code that emphasizes performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and design to drive features that deliver real value to users.
- Stay ahead of the curve by constantly evaluating and integrating emerging technologies and development practices.
- Promote engineering excellence: code reviews, mentorship, clean code principles, and advocating for best practices across the board.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to growing team expertise through knowledge-sharing and technical leadership.
Requirements
- B.Sc. in Computer Science (or equivalent hands-on experience).
- 6+ years of backend development experience, including building production systems at scale.
- Skilled in one or more modern backend languages such as Python, Go, Java, or Node.js, with strong adaptability.
- Solid understanding of system design, distributed systems, and fundamentals like data structures, multithreading, and design patterns.
- Fast learner with a growth mindset and a passion for innovation.
- Strong communicator and a collaborative team player, comfortable leading discussions and initiatives in fast-moving environments.
- Compensation and Benefits:
- Our product impacts millions of users around the world providing alternative transport solutions that are more: efficient and accessible, changing cities to make them greener.
- Competitive compensation package which includes base salary and equity.
- Health insurance with a discount for family members.
- Hybrid work and a lovely office situated in the heart of TLV, in Midtown, close to the light rail and train station.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
- Other perks: Freefit and other sports lessons, 10bis/Cibus - you choose!, happy hours, team events, communities and many more benefits.
- Ready to join the ride?
- Via is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits
Additional Information
Join Via to be a part of something meaningful. We are transforming transportation worldwide, helping cities become smarter, greener, and more connected. From redefining daily commutes to tackling humanity's environmental challenges, our vision is bold - and we need exceptional minds like yours to make it happen. As a Senior Backend Engineer at Via, you'll be a vital part of our TLV-based R&D team. Together, we design, build, and scale cutting-edge backend systems that power our global operations. You'll thrive in a culture that blends innovation, collaboration, and agility, where your work will directly impact the lives of countless individuals and transform how communities move.
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