(Senior) Backend Engineer, Maps

About the role

The Mapping team manages the spatial intelligence of our platform, including road matching, ETA calculations, and high-frequency coordinate processing. We are seeking a backend engineer to build maintainable systems using TDD and DDD principles while helping us transition from our legacy Ruby monolith to a Go-based microservices architecture. In this capacity, you will own the design and evolution of the services that power real-time decision-making for our fleet. You will be responsible for ensuring that location data is processed with high accuracy and low latency across distributed systems. Your work will directly impact the reliability of navigation and routing for our customers worldwide. You will act as a technical leader within the Mapping group, guiding best practices and code quality. This role requires a proactive mindset to identify bottlenecks and implement resilient solutions.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Develop high-performance services primarily using Go to handle large-scale geospatial workloads.
• Build new microservices and assist in the migration of legacy components from Ruby to Go.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and data scientists to translate complex requirements into robust technical architecture.
• Maintain system responsiveness and reliability under high traffic loads during peak operational hours.
• Implement efficient data pipelines for processing coordinate streams and maintaining map-matching integrity.
• Optimize database queries and caching strategies to reduce latency for time-critical routing operations.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the architectural direction of the Mapping platform.
• Ensure that services are observable, monitorable, and capable of rapid debugging in production environments.
• Support the deployment and operations of services within Kubernetes clusters using infrastructure as code.
• Contribute to the design of APIs using gRPC and Thrift to enable seamless communication between microservices.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience for mid-level or 5+ years for senior-level roles in backend service development.
• Proficiency in Go, or strong fundamentals in Python, C++, Java, or Ruby to adapt to evolving tech stacks.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis for managing structured, semi-structured, and cache data.
• Familiarity with message brokers such as RabbitMQ or Kafka for building asynchronous workflows.
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience working with geospatial data, map-matching, or routing algorithms.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher for technical communication and collaboration.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and the challenges of state management in networked environments.
• Ability to write clean, testable code and follow test-driven development practices consistently.

Nice to have

• Understanding of navigation systems, including GPS drift and rerouting logic to improve real-world accuracy.
• Experience with routing engines like OSRM to optimize pathfinding performance.
• Proficiency in C++ for performance-critical components within the mapping stack.
• Familiarity with OpenStreetMap or similar open geospatial datasets to leverage community-driven data.

Practical notes

• Compensation includes a competitive salary and an employee stock options plan.
• Benefits include private medical and dental insurance, daily lunch allowance, and a professional development stipend.
• Hardware provided includes a latest-generation MacBook Pro and a 4k display.
• Relocation support is available, including visa sponsorship and a relocation allowance.
• The interview process consists of a recruiter screen, algorithms, and live coding. Senior candidates will also complete a system design assessment and a review of past professional achievements.
• The role is based in Nicosia, Cyprus, with a hybrid schedule requiring 4 days in the office and 1 remote day per week.
• Candidates must be able to start as soon as possible and commit to the full interview pipeline.
• All offers are contingent upon successful completion of technical assessments and reference checks.
• This position is not open to third-party agencies or recruiters.
• Work authorization must be available without sponsorship delays in the Cyprus jurisdiction.
• The team operates on an agile cadence with frequent iterations and continuous feedback loops.
• You are expected to actively share knowledge and mentor junior engineers within the Mapping group.
• The role involves working with large volumes of spatial data that require careful indexing and query optimization.
• You will engage in capacity planning and performance tuning to support growing user demands.
• The use of containerization and infrastructure automation is essential for maintaining service reliability.
• Strong debugging skills are necessary to resolve issues in production services with minimal downtime.
• You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between technical implementation and business goals.
• The position requires a deep commitment to writing maintainable and scalable software.
• You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities may shift based on operational needs.
• The role involves contributing to technical documentation to ensure clarity for future maintenance.
• Participation in on-call rotations may be required to support critical production incidents.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate ownership of complex problems and drive them to completion.
• You will be expected to keep up with modern software engineering practices and incorporate them into your workflow.
• The role provides an opportunity to work on impactful geospatial problems at a growing transportation company.
• Career growth is supported through mentorship, learning opportunities, and performance-based progression.
• The position requires a high level of professionalism and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You will be part of a small, focused team that values craftsmanship, reliability, and data-driven decision-making.
• The role demands resilience and adaptability in handling evolving requirements and technical constraints.
• You will contribute to the long-term vision of replacing legacy systems with modern, scalable Go services.
• The position is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving challenging problems and taking ownership of end-to-end delivery.
• You will play a key role in ensuring that the Mapping platform continues to scale efficiently with company growth.