Senior Backend Engineer

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Agreena, your main responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and integrating product features that drive our climate agtech mission. You will solve high-complexity technical problems, and actively participate in defining and improving our coding standards and best practices in a high-scale web environment. You’ll have the freedom to innovate while ensuring the stability and efficiency of our backend systems.

To qualify for the Senior Backend Engineer role at Agreena, you should have several years of full-time experience with Node.js and Typescript, as well as a solid track record in writing testable and efficient code. Knowledge of API development (REST) and related documentation (like Swagger) is essential. Familiarity with the Nest.js framework is preferred, but other frameworks are also accepted. Additionally, experience in data modeling and knowledge of both relational and non-relational databases is crucial.

In the Senior Backend Engineer position at Agreena, familiarity with Node.js frameworks, particularly Nest.js, is highly beneficial. You should also have experience integrating with third-party services like Stripe and DocuSign. Knowledge of TDD practices and using Jest for testing is essential. Furthermore, experience with deployment tools and dev-ops configurations such as Docker and AWS services like S3 and EC2 will be advantageous.

Agreena fosters a supportive and positive work culture where team members are encouraged to share their ideas and think creatively. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will work in a diverse and collaborative environment, allowing you to engage with passionate colleagues who share a commitment to making a positive impact on the environment. We prioritize open communication and feedback, ensuring everyone feels valued and included.

At Agreena, we are dedicated to providing our employees with opportunities for learning and growth. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will have the chance to lead projects, influence technical decisions, and help shape the future of our platform. Additionally, we encourage team members to continuously learn, embrace challenges, and take ownership of their work, all contributing to personal and professional development.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you primarily used Node.js and Typescript. Discuss your understanding of asynchronous programming, how you manage dependencies, and any frameworks you've worked with, such as Nest.js. Provide examples of challenges faced and how you overcame them.

Explain your method for designing RESTful APIs, including how you ensure they are scalable and efficient. Talk about how you document your APIs using Swagger and the importance of testing using TDD principles. Mention any experiences integrating with third-party services.

Describe your systematic approach to debugging, including any tools you find useful, such as logging or monitoring systems. Share specific instances where your debugging skills resolved complex issues, emphasizing your problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Discuss your approach to clean coding practices, the importance of code reviews, and using TDD to ensure functionality. Mention coding standards you adhere to and how you maintain consistency and clarity in your codebase for long-term maintainability.

Explain your methodology for task prioritization, possibly utilizing frameworks like Kanban or Agile. Discuss how you determine what to tackle first based on urgency, complexity, or business impact, ensuring you meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.

Provide details about a particular project, the challenges it presented, and your contribution to overcoming those barriers. Focus on your leadership, technical skills, and how you collaborated with team members to achieve the project’s goals.

Demonstrating your knowledge of Agreena’s mission will show your genuine interest in the role. Speak about their focus on climate solutions and repairing environmental impacts in agriculture. Be prepared to discuss how your skills and experiences align with their goals.

Share methods you use to stay informed about developments in technology and backend development, such as attending conferences, participating in online communities, or following influential tech leaders. Mention any continuous learning efforts or certifications you've pursued.

Highlight your familiarity with DevOps principles and tools such as Docker and AWS. Describe how you've utilized these technologies in past projects to improve deployment processes or streamline workflows, demonstrating your understanding of the entire software development lifecycle.

Discuss the importance of clear communication and collaboration when working with front-end developers. Share examples of how you ensure the API functionality aligns with the UI requirements, and emphasize your willingness to participate in joint planning and problem-solving sessions.