Backend Engineer (Food Team)

About us:
 

BetterMe — a global wellness ecosystem empowering millions to become better — physically, mentally, and emotionally. We build what makes people better and keep challenging ourselves to inspire others.
 

About the role:

We are seeking a Backend Engineer (Golang+PHP) to join our team. You’ll work on developing new features, improving existing services. The role involves active participation in refactoring legacy components and migrating them from the monolith to independent microservices. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, work within a modern stack, and contribute to building scalable, production-ready backend solutions.
 

About you:
 

• 5+ years of experience in backend development in total;
• 2+ years of experience with Golang, using frameworks like Go-Kit;
• Motivation to work with both Go and PHP backends (~ 90% Go / 10% PHP for now);
• Understanding idiomatic Go patterns and best practices for structuring Go applications;
• Experience with relational databases — MySQL and/or PostgreSQL using libraries like sqlx or GORM;
• Experience with in-memory storage and caching (e.g., Redis, AWS Elastiсache, etc.);
• Experience with Linux environments, CI/CD pipelines, Docker containers, and background job processing;
• Experience with asynchronous communication via tools like RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, or Amazon SQS;
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture (communication, patterns, development process) and developing REST APIs;
• Practical understanding of software design principles and best practices (SOLID, design patterns, 12-Factor App methodology);
• Ability to write and maintain unit tests and ensure high code coverage for new code;
• Fast learner with a strong desire to continually acquire new knowledge, and excellent problem-solving skills.
   

Would be a plus:
 

• Experience with distributed systems and high-load services;
• Experience with cloud and container orchestration tools: AWS services, Kubernetes/Helm, and service mesh technologies like Istio;
• Experience with search engine technologies (e.g., Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, or Apache Solr);
• Familiarity with Clean Architecture software design philosophy or DDD;
• Ability to document requirements and create architectural diagrams (using PlantUML or Mermaid);
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Proactive approach to identifying and solving complex problems.
   

Your impact:
 

• Design and implement backend features from conception through to deployment, ensuring they meet strategic business objectives;
• Write clean, secure, testable, scalable and well-documented product or system code;
• Actively participate in multiple aspects of the SDLC, including planning, development, testing, and deployment;
• Work closely with product, client, and other cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features and resolve integration issues;
• Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency);
• Contribute to backend architecture decisions, including the transition from monolith to microservices;
• Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
   

What you get at BetterMe:
 

A mission that inspires. Every line of code, every design, every idea helps millions of people become healthier and more confident.
Trust without micromanagement. You manage your time and make decisions independently. We value outcomes, not online hours.
Growth opportunities. 90% of our leads have grown within the company. There’s space for initiative, new responsibilities, and real career upgrades.
Flexible work format. Choose what works best for you — office, remote, or hybrid.
Wellness in practice. Offline: workouts with professional trainers in our corporate gym, massage, corporate lunches, sports, and team activities — everything you need to recharge and reset together. Online: regular online workouts, partner discounts, and free access to our products.
Health insurance & corporate doctor.
Time off & balance. 20 paid vacation days, paid sick leave, and additional days off around public holidays.
Open communication. Transparency across teams, honest feedback, and support for initiatives are part of our everyday culture.
Support for sports events. We cover entry fees and encourage the team to compete and participate together.
Modern equipment. We provide new hardware and everything you need for productive work.
Legal & finance support. Experienced lawyers and financial specialists are always there to help — from documents to personal consultations.