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Staff Software Engineer, Backend

SevenRoomsLondon, United KingdomOnsite

The Team & Role 


SevenRooms is hiring a remote Staff Software Engineer with a backend focus. We’re looking for a strong developer who is excited to engineer highly performant, mission-critical systems that are designed for agile development and rapid scaling. You will partner with other engineers, product managers and designers who are dedicated to engineering real solutions that empower SevenRooms for growth. You will be joining a team of 70+ engineering professionals and will report directly to one of our awesome Engineering Leaders.The 7R Technology organization is committed to building products that help restaurants create magical experiences every day.

We are a small, but rapidly growing team of engineers, scientists and builders who are on a mission to fundamentally transform the hospitality industry. Our engineers are guided by the following core values that help us stay connected and shipping often: Ownership, Customer Obsession, Collaborate & Be Transparent,

Measure &


Monitor, Be Creative, and finally Be Yourself.

What You’ll Do


  • Engineering: Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software with a strong focus on customer-facing features. Become an expert in a system-level view of the SevenRooms architecture. Own and implement major features and architectural changes alongside other engineers. Be a role model and mentor to other engineers; assist in technical design reviews
  • Product Focus: Be the technical owner of features, from design to implementation to ongoing support
  • Project Management: Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, code quality and deliverables; Participate in occasional on-call duties to keep software systems up and running

Who You Are


  • BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent professional experience
  • 7+ years of software engineering experience
  • Willingness and desire to work in Python, Rust, and Kotlin; prior experience is preferred but not required
  • Strong architectural vision and judgment
  • Knowledge of evolving best practices and advocate for them
  • Experience with:
  • Migrating from monolith to decoupled architecture
  • Scaling engineering teams
  • Mentoring junior developers
  • Experience developing web applications at scale
  • Significant experience with algorithms, data structures, complexity analysis and software design
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies

What We Offer


  • A fresh start: SevenRooms offers the unique opportunity for eligible new hires to participate in our Fresh Start Program, where the company provides the option to curate your own meaningful experience, to reset and refresh. Whether you want to prioritize self-care and rest, connect with loved ones, or treat yourself to something new – the choice is up to you and our team is ready to help make that happen.
  • Equitable compensation: Our compensation packages are based on competitive external market data. At SevenRooms, you can expect to be paid well for your contributions towards transforming the hospitality industry. We also offer equity for all employees as part of our commitment to everyone being an owner and working together to build an outstanding company.
  • Comprehensive benefits package: SevenRooms provides access to private medical coverage, life insurance, and income protection.
  • Employee programs: Through our Roomie’s Choice program, all employees at SevenRooms receive a monthly stipend to spend however they see fit. You will also receive unique milestone awards throughout your journey with SevenRooms, including swag, experiences, and trips to celebrate specific years of tenure.
  • Learning and professional development: Your manager will partner with you on establishing quarterly objectives that not only benefit the company but aid in your overall career development and advancement. SevenRooms also provides financial support for continuing education, certifications, or participation in external training programs as part of many reimbursement options available through Roomie’s Choice.

About SevenRooms


SevenRooms is a guest experience and retention platform that helps hospitality operators create exceptional experiences that drive revenue and repeat business. Trusted by thousands of hospitality operators around the world, SevenRooms powers tens of millions of guest experiences each month across both on- and off-premises. From neighborhood restaurants and bars to international, multi-concept hospitality groups, SevenRooms is transforming the industry by empowering operators to take back control of their businesses to build direct guest relationships, deliver exceptional experiences and drive more visits and orders, more often.

The full suite of products includes reservation, waitlist and table management, online ordering, mobile order & pay, review aggregation, email marketing and marketing automation.Founded in 2011 and venture-backed by Amazon, Comcast Ventures and PSG, SevenRooms has dining, hotel F&B, nightlife and entertainment clients globally, including: Marriott International, MGM Resorts International, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Wynn Resorts, Jumeirah Group, Hard Rock Hotels & Resorts, Wolfgang Puck, Michael Mina, Bloomin’ Brands, José Andrés Group, Union Square Hospitality Group, Australian Venue Company, The Wolseley Hospitality Group, Dishoom, Live Nation and Topgolf.

SevenRooms has been recognized as a top employer for its people-first approach by publications including:


  • Inc. Best Workplaces (2023, 2022, 2020)
  • Inc. 5000 (2023, 2022)
  • Ragan’s Platinum HR Awards Finalist (2022)
  • Built in Best Places to Work NYC (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020) 
  • Built in Best Place to Work NYC - Midsize Companies (2023, 2022) 
  • VentureFizz Unique PTO (2022)
  • Forbes Best Startup Employers (2022) 

SevenRooms is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability (physical or mental), gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other classification, category or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  We understand the importance of creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace and celebrate our employees for their differences.View our Prospective Employee Privacy Notice by visitinghttps://bit.ly/2P6ey4M#LI-Remote#BI-Remote

Life at SevenRooms

From neighborhood restaurants to international, multi-concept hospitality groups, SevenRooms empowers operators to create and cultivate the meaningful, direct relationships with guests that make exceptional experiences possible. Founded in 2011 in New York, the reservation, seating and guest management solution gives operators the tools they need to develop direct relationships with guests, boosting revenue and enabling personalized service and marketing. SevenRooms has restaurant, hotel and nightlife clients in more than 100 cities worldwide, including: Jumeirah Group, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Standard Hotels, LDV Hospitality, Live Nation, TAO Group, Zuma, Bagatelle, Altamarea Group, NoHo Hospitality Group, Chase Hospitality Group, Mercer Street Hospitality, Corbin and King, Ethan Stowell Restaurants and The h.wood Group. ---- A career at SevenRooms means you'll be working alongside incredibly talented professionals with a passion for hospitality. We believe deeply in the power of meaningful connections, and it shows in the products we build and the people we hire. Our team is growing rapidly! Come join us in our mission to help empower hospitality operators everywhere: http://www.sevenrooms.com/careers
Thrive Here & What We Value- Peoplefirst approach- Flexible and independent working schedule- Comprehensive benefits package- Opportunities for training and professional development- Automation over hand-holding- Passionate group of empathetic builders, critical thinkers, and friendly humans ready to help the business succeed.- Tech stack includes: Okta, Google Workspaces, Slack, Atlassian, 1Password, macOS, Kandji, and more.</s>

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