# (Senior) Backend Engineer, Maps at Wheely

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> Responsibilities: - Build and maintain high-performance back

- **Company:** Wheely (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/wheely)
- **Location:** United Kingdom
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 5–10 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Go, Backend development, Geospatial data, Map-matching, Routing algorithms, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, RabbitMQ, Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, gRPC, Thrift, System design, Microservices
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-09-15
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-09-19
- **Listed until:** 2026-11-14
- **Status:** Active
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/wheely/jobs/7995785003?gh_jid=7995785003 (the employer's own application page)
- **Human page:** https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/senior-backend-engineer-maps-wheely

## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain high-performance backend services (primarily Go) for mapping, routing and ETA systems.
- Process and clean high-volume geospatial data streams; implement map-matching and routing logic to improve tracking accuracy.
- Develop low-latency services for ETA prediction and real-time position processing under heavy load.
- Collaborate with product, data science and operations to design robust, testable solutions and migrate legacy components.
- Apply TDD/DDD principles, participate in code reviews and ensure production reliability and observability.

Requirements:
- 3+ years backend engineering experience (5+ years for senior roles) building scalable services; strong systems thinking.
- At least ~1 year hands-on experience with mapping/geospatial work (map-matching, routing, road-graphs) is expected.
- Proficiency or strong interest in Go; candidates skilled in other languages will be interviewed on fundamentals.
- Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis and message brokers (RabbitMQ/Kafka); familiarity with AWS/Kubernetes/Terraform.
- Nice to have: experience with routing engines (OSRM), C++ proficiency, and working knowledge of OpenStreetMap or other geospatial datasets.

## Responsibilities

Develop high-quality, performant backend services in Go while managing the migration from legacy systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical designs that ensure system reliability and low latency.

## Requirements

Requires 3-5+ years of experience in building scalable backend services and hands-on experience with geospatial data or routing algorithms. Proficiency in Go and experience with relational and NoSQL databases are essential.

## FAQ

- **Is this (Senior) Backend Engineer, Maps role still open?** It was posted on 2026-09-15. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Wheely's site before applying.
- **Does Wheely offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Wheely's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as United Kingdom. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Go, Backend development, Geospatial data, Map-matching, Routing algorithms, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, RabbitMQ, Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, gRPC, Thrift, System design, Microservices.

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