Senior Software Engineer, Blacklane
Backend
Offers Stock Options
Carbon-neutral global chauffeur service
Job no longer available
Carbon-neutral global chauffeur service
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
Offers Stock Options
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To make top-quality service convenient and accessible worldwide.
Role
Who you are
- You are proactive, curious, and a team player
- You are experienced (at least 5 years) with two or more programming languages
- You have knowledge and experience (at least 5 years) with at least one of these languages: Ruby, Go
- You're familiar with the HTTP protocol and have some experience with using and/or developing REST APIs
- You write quality code, maintainable and follow best practices. You are familiar with at least some of the challenges of distributed systems. You are not scared of working on an existing codebase
- You have experience with or want to learn more about Event-driven architecture and domain driven design
- You have experience with Docker and containerized environments. Knowledge of Kubernetes and Terraform is a plus
What the job involves
- As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be part of one of our autonomous agile teams
- You will help us develop the services that power the Blacklane, work on improving our back-office system, or solve problems around our products which allow business partners to integrate with the Blacklane platform
- Tackling unique challenges to tailor our products to specific markets
- Upholding high standards through comprehensive test coverage, documentation, code reviews, and knowledge sharing
- Investing time in optimising the performance, usability, and maintainability of the systems under your care
- Committing to personal growth by learning new skills and technologies
- Contributing to a motivated, open-minded, and collaborative team focused on enhancing our guests' travel experiences
Our take
Business transport for frequent travellers can be a difficult process. The pain of booking systems, invoicing, and inconsistent service quality are issues travellers regularly face, hindering business operations and causing unnecessary delays. Alongside this, Chauffeurs also experience empty cars due to non-optimised booking processes.
Blacklane aims at the higher end of the market, targeting corporate workers, executives and those with the means to pay extra for higher levels of service when they travel. Through a booking system available on the company's website and in-app, Blacklane provides a reliable high-end service with inclusive pricing and on-call customer support. Blacklane also works with chauffeurs, filling empty seats to optimise services.
The company was recently acquired by Uber, giving it access to Uber's global scale and technology, putting it in a very good position for future growth. With operations in over 500 cities across 60 countries, Blacklane is in an excellent position to expand its premium chauffeur services.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
19% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Oct 2024
$69.3m
SERIES G
Mar 2021
$26m
LATE VC
Total funding: $172.6m
Company benefits
- Personal development: Create a personal development plan. Set goals, learn new skills, and connect with a mentor to help you reach what you want to achieve. Budget for online courses, conferences, and books bolsters your learning journey
- Open feedback culture: Discover a company culture where open feedback and communication is valued. We offer monthly 1:1 chats with our C-level team members, as we believe feedback makes Blacklane a better place to work
- Virtual stock options: Take ownership of your work — literally — with our employee stock option plan. Shares vest over four years at no cost to you. Blacklane’s success is your success
- Flexible work environment: Your work and home lives should exist in harmony. With our hybrid model—working from the office, with flexibility to work from home—you and your team can find the balance that works best for you
- Social events: From Wednesday evening drinks at the office, to twice-a-year department events with budgets for every team, we offer plenty of opportunities to connect with your team and build relationships. And not to brag, but our company parties are legendary
- Blacklane Cares day: Every crew member receives 8 hours of paid leave per year to participate in volunteering initiatives of their choice or lead employee-driven community outreach projects. Utilize your time to lend hands to a cause that drives your passion
Company HQ
Schöneberg, Berlin, BE
Leadership
Dr. Jens Wohltorf
(Co-Founder & CEO)Prior to co-founding Blacklane in 2011, Jens spent 6 years at The Boston Consulting Group as a Principal.
Frank Steuer
(Co-Founder & Member of the Board)After co-founding Blacklane in 2011, Frank initially served as a Managing Director until 2021. Previously, they co-founded Firston where they served as the CTO for 3 years.
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