Staff Backend Engineer - Routing Squad

HIVED is a climate and logistics startup based in London, building the first sustainable parcel delivery network at scale, powered by a 100% electric fleet.

We serve leading international brands such as John Lewis, Nespresso, Uniqlo, and H&M.

In a nutshell

We are looking for a Staff Backend Engineer with a passion for solving complex, high‑impact operational problems.

As part of HIVED’s Routing Squad, you’ll tackle intellectually demanding challenges in computer science – building systems that power optimisation and forecasting at scale, enabling efficient route planning and supply‑demand matching. Your work will directly enhance our core delivery engine and help create a competitive edge through technology.

What you’ll be doing

• Design and implement distributed systems for routing, supply‑demand matching, and other core logistics challenges.
• Work closely with optimisation engineers, data scientists, and analysts to integrate algorithms and solvers into production.
• Lead the exploration and evaluation of new approaches to solve complex business problems.
• Partner with product and operational stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Contribute to forecasting and planning systems that power strategic and tactical decisions across the business.
• Continuously improve the performance, scalability, and robustness of our routing and optimisation stack.

What we’re looking for

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience architecting and building distributed systems.
• Proven ability to translate complex requirements into production‑grade solutions with measurable business impact.
• Solid coding skills (Python or Golang preferred, though experience in other languages like Java or C++ is also valued).
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) and event‑driven architectures.
• Curiosity, creativity, and a strong sense of ownership – you enjoy solving open‑ended problems and shipping solutions that matter.

Technologies we use

• Backend languages: Python, Go
• Tech infrastructure: AWS, CDK (TypeScript), Lambda, SQS, EventBridge, RDS, DynamoDB
• Data tooling: GCP, BigQuery, Looker, Looker Studio
• Observability: Loki, Tempo, Grafana, Prometheus
• Event‑driven architecture and domain‑driven design

Our Values

• We Are Kind – Kind to the planet, our team and our partners. We listen with purpose, leave our egos at the door and aren't afraid to make difficult decisions. We must never confuse kindness with being “nice” – it requires us to be fair, consistent, honest, thoughtful and compassionate.
• We Are Tenacious – We fight every day to keep the customer promise, for every parcel entrusted to us. No matter how hard it gets or whatever stands in our way, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence.
• We Are Curious – We never settle, constantly challenge convention and are never afraid to ask why. We believe there is always more to learn, always a better way, and that we’re always only just getting started.
• We Are Resourceful – Our planet’s resources are scarce and our future depends on our ability to use them wisely. Waste is the enemy. We strive to do more with less, be more efficient and make the most of what we have.

How we reward our team

• 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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