Mid-Level Backend Engineer – Driver Squad

HIVED

Mid-Level Backend Engineer at HIVED building backend systems for a sustainable parcel delivery network. Collaborating with teams to enhance driver experiences with an all-electric fleet.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsGoOpen SourceTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ship features that matter. Take defined features from idea to live, breaking down the problem, weighing the trade-offs, and helping the squad prioritise by impact
Write code you're proud of. Clean, tested, well-documented, and built to scale, the kind of code the whole team can pick up and run with
Raise the bar together. Dive into code reviews as both author and reviewer, and spot improvements within the squad's scope before they become problems
Partner, don't just build. Work shoulder to shoulder with Product, UX, and Operations, let real data guide your calls, and share what you learn with the wider engineering team
Own it in production. Deploy, monitor, and once you're settled in, join the on-call rota to keep things humming

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or a related STEM field (or equivalent practical experience)
3+ years of backend software engineering experience, including exposure to distributed systems
Proficiency in at least one typed backend language, with the ability to ramp up quickly on HIVED's stack
Experience designing, building, and running production services on a major cloud platform (AWS preferred)
Experience with relational databases and Infrastructure as Code
Strong collaboration and written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to work across disciplines
Nice to have: Working knowledge of Go, TypeScript, and AWS
Exposure to logistics, mobility or operational-domain systems
Evidence of self-directed learning, such as personal projects or open source contributions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Dynamic hybrid working environment with a diverse and driven team
Huge opportunity for learning in a high growth environment, with progression opportunities based on success in the role
25 days of holiday allowance plus public holidays
1 Birthday Day Off + 2 Tenure-Based Additional Days Off
Subsidised Private Medical Insurance including dental, vision & mental health therapy
Bi-annual performance reviews and tailored development plans
Competitive salary + EMI options scheme
Annual compensation review
Team lunch provided once a week
Quarterly team socials and annual sports day (HIVED Olympics)
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption policy as day 1 right
Community volunteer days
Cycle to work scheme
Dog friendly office and depots
MacBook Air or Windows Laptop (depending on your preference)

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Hard Skills & Tools

backend software engineeringdistributed systemstyped backend languageproduction servicescloud platformrelational databasesInfrastructure as CodeGoTypeScript

Soft Skills

collaborationwritten communicationverbal communicationself-directed learning

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceMaster's degree in Computer Science