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Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single persons daily commute to reducing humanitys collective environmental footprint weve got huge goals.

We are looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join our R&D office in Sofia, Bulgaria. The position is to be part of a Development team responsible for Vias production quality, cutting-edge server software & scalable, robust infrastructure to deliver Via's ride sharing service. You will also build the cloud based tools that enable Via's dispatch operators & drivers to seamlessly handle real-time shared rides on a mass scale.

What Youll Do:

Implementing the components that bind complex routing, real-time customer & driver management, mass scale user communication into a complete, mission critical service.
Defining & implementing effective cloud infrastructure scaling solutions based on best-in-class standard tools.
Designing & implementing POCs & production ready sub-systems to handle customer service, advanced analytics , operational shift management & more.

Who You Are:

5+ years of backend programming experience.
Have a solid backend engineering experience (Python is a plus).
Experience working with microservices architecture.
Experience building large-scale infrastructure applications or similar experience is a plus.
Familiar with cloud-based deployment (Preferred: AWS) is a plus.
Experience working with Kubernetes is a plus.
Not afraid of multi tasking between many programming languages, each suitable for different tasks
Fast learner: you can quickly master concepts, disciplines & methods.
Team Player, great communication skills.
programming language: you hear about a difficult problem & are able to transform it into a simple one (or more), that you can easily solve.
Concise: you get stuff done, in a simple, elegant way.

Were Via, & we build technology that changes the way the world moves. We pioneered the TransitTech category to ensure that the future of transportation is shared, dynamic public mobility the kind that reduces carbon emissions across congested cities, minimizes reliance on private cars, & provides everyone with accessible, efficient, & affordable ways of getting around.

We created the first end-to-end TransitTech solution for cities & transit agencies, offering world-class software, service design, & operational expertise to fundamentally improve the way the world moves.

Via was founded with the guiding principle that we go further when we go together. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive & authentic workplace. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. All backgrounds, identities, & voices are welcomed & celebrated at Via.

Ready to join the ride?

Via is an equal opportunity employer.

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