Back-End Developer

Sessions

22h•$50,000 - $55,000•Remote

About The Position

Sessions is building the operating model for the future of restaurants, giving consumers instant access to the brands they love, wherever they live. The Sessions distribution engine runs through 400+ delivery kitchens and 16 high street restaurants across the UK. Founded in 2020 and led by ex-Deliveroo MD Dan Warne, Sessions has grown 7x in three years. Our platform has processed over 5 million orders and reaches 60% of the UK population. Our team brings experience from Deliveroo, Amazon and Gousto. We scale brands at a pace that redefines what's possible in food. Examples include Miko's Gyros, which went from launch to 100+ live sites in under two months and SoBe Burger, which is live in over 200 delivery locations and has opened 15 physical high street stores. We are Agile - Thrive in fast-pace. We sprint, adapt, and learn. We are Ambitious - Contribute to something big. Watch your career grow bigger. We are Fun - High performance, high fives. Join a team you'll love. We are Data-Driven - Turn insights into action. We lead with evidence. We have Initiative - Anticipate problems. Drive the solution. ABOUT THE ROLE: You'll collaborate and brainstorm solutions working alongside the senior Engineering team and existing full stack and systems engineers. We have different products / parts of the systems we want to build and improve. The role of the Back-end Developer is to be responsible for the development and maintenance of server-side logic, databases, and integrations for web applications and software systems, predominantly for the Sessions Serve product. You will work closely with multiple stakeholders to ensure seamless operation and optimal performance of the application or system.

Requirements

Degree from a top-tier university.
3+ years commercial experience
Deep knowledge of JavaScript and Node.js (18.0+)
Relevant experience with AWS, especially Serverless Framework and generally Lambda Functions
Experience with claude code or other ai coding tools
Variety of SQL and noSQL solutions: we use DynamoDB as our main data source and we replicate the data across to ElasticSearch
Relevant experience with REST APIs and frameworks (ie. Express)
Understanding and experience with git
Pragmatic approach to testing, DevOps and systems observability.
Expert level of English language
Right to work in the UK
Charismatic and energetic with a passion for food

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain server-side logic and APIs for Sessions Serve and any additional products needed by the Company.
Build efficient, scalable, and secure backend systems that meet performance and reliability requirements.
Collaborate with colleagues to define project requirements and timelines.
Troubleshoot and debug issues in the backend codebase, identify root causes, and implement appropriate solutions.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in backend development.

Benefits

Share Options - Receive an amount of share options for Sessions Market Ltd.
Pay day on demand - Access to pay whenever needed
Expense card - Company Card
Finance Platform - Access to 'Mintago', Financial Wellbeing Platform
Remote Working - London 1 day per month for All Hands meeting
Holidays - 25 days + bank holidays + Birthday Off
Healthcare - Healthcare Cash Plan scheme
Employee Assistance Programme - Support for mental health and legal services
Socials - Monthly socials
Dog Friendly - We love our fluffy pals, they're welcome in the office!
Wear what you like - No suits and ties please, that's so 18th century....
Laptop - Apple Mac
Phone - Apple iPhone and company sim provided
High Growth Start Up - This is a great chance to be part of a growing company with plenty of progression opportunities, responsibility from day 1
Be Inspired - Learn from a team that's scaled some of the UK's biggest consumer companies
Membership & Qualifications - Sessions have helped support a number of our employees by providing funds for work-based qualifications and memberships