Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person's daily commute to reducing humanity's collective environmental footprint, we have huge goals.
As an Algorithm Developer at Via, you'll join our R&D center in London as part of the core Algo group, which is responsible for developing and maintaining Via's proprietary algorithms that run in production on our live servers. The position requires deep knowledge of algorithms, data structures, software engineering methodologies and best practices. You will maintain and improve current algorithms and business logic, as well as develop new technical products and systems that support various needs at Via. If you're a developer by heart and enjoy working on large-scale algorithms in a hands-on environment, this position might be just for you!
What You'll Do:
- Take full ownership of large and complex code base that implements Via's core algorithm
- Develop and maintain multiple mission critical services
- Immediate impact to Via's thousands of daily passengers and clients around the world, like making our booking application respond to users significantly faster
- Work in close collaboration with devops teams and algorithms developers and researchers
Who You Are:
- B.Sc. in Computer Science / Software engineering / Mathematics / similar field
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on industry experience in backend development (Python)
- Experience in devops in cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes etc.) - significant advantage
- M.Sc. in Computer Science / Software engineering / similar field - significant advantage
- Experience in architecture and maintaining cloud systems - significant advantage
- Have a solid background in software engineering methodologies, such as git, CI/CD
- Fast learner: you can quickly master concepts, disciplines and methods
- Team player: you work well with people, as well as by yourself
- Pragmatic: you know how to deconstruct a problem into few smaller problems
- Concise: you get stuff done, in a simple, elegant way
What We Offer:
- Joining a global employer with over 700 mobility deployments in 50+ countries
- Becoming part of a company that was awarded for its commitment to social good
- Competitive compensation including stock options
- A hybrid working model and a spacious office near Chancery Lane, where you can enjoy weekly team lunches
- Comprehensive health scheme offered through AXA
- Partnership with YellowNest, a salary exchange benefit that helps reduce childcare fees for working parents
