Backend Engineer

Dines is reimagining the role of technology in hospitality.

We’ve built an industry-leading hospitality operating system that's elevating consumer experiences and transforming businesses. We're experts at demonstrating both innovation and impact in this incredible industry. That's why many of the UK's leading experiences, destinations and events choose Dines as a partner.

Who should apply?

We’re looking for a talented Backend Engineer to take ownership throughout the product life cycle. You care about the impact of your work on our customers and can communicate your API-based solutions and platform team values to the business. You’re a collaborator eager to work with other high-performing teams to design internal and external platform solutions and excited to understand and impact the inner workings of a growing startup.

The Role

Key Details

• Salary: £40-60k plus benefits

• Start date: ASAP

• Location: UK remote

Main Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve Dines operating system infrastructure

• Tackle small and mid-sized platform projects from planning through to delivery

• Perform reviews and offer constructive feedback to team members on their solutions

• Consider the quality aspects of any given task, whether security or performance related

• Follow standards-based development practices

• Communicate effectively and clearly, share knowledge, and ask for guidance when needed

Requirements

• Significant experience of Python, particularly with Django or Serverless Framework or can demonstrate the ability to learn these domains

• Excellent knowledge of database development, SQL, or Python ORMs

• A deep understanding of API development and standards

• Solid understanding of cloud computing, particularly AWS products

• Ability to work effectively with distributed and scalable systems

• Ability to analyse API performance, recommending improvements where necessary

• Clearly documented solutions, whether through public API documentation, internal wiki-style documents, or code documentation

• Ability to test solutions clearly and efficiently, and ensure solutions can scale

• A good understanding of continuous integration systems and how they interact with products

Benefits

• Flexible working to support your work-life balance

• 38 days of holiday (including public holidays) to take the rest you need

• Best equipment for the job so you can perform at your highest level

• Wellbeing allowance to help find your happy

• Deals and discounts on high street brands to help your salary go further

• Team away days to collaborate and develop our team culture

Next steps

1. An initial chat with People Operations

2. Interview with the CTO

3. Technical assessment & review

4. Interview with a Co-Founder

We are mindful of your time - going through all stages can be done quickly. Once you've passed them all, we will extend a formal offer.

At Dines, we're committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, so we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented communities. We understand that diversity brings unique perspectives and experiences, and we believe that this helps us better serve our clients and customers. If you are a member of an under-represented group and have the skills and experience to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply.

At this time, we can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK.