Backend Software Engineer

As a Backend Software Engineer at CardFlight, you will design and support backend systems for transaction processing and settlement. Collaborating with a talented team, you will continuously iterate on our products, ensuring product stability through best practices and testing. The role also involves assisting with technical support for customer-facing issues and collaborating with third parties on code certifications.

To qualify for the Backend Software Engineer role at CardFlight, you should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in backend software development, with skills in designing and building scalable applications. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple tasks.

At CardFlight, Backend Software Engineers primarily work with Ruby on Rails for backend applications. Our DevOps infrastructure utilizes AWS, and CI/CD processes are managed through GitHub Actions. Staying updated with new technologies and best practices in backend development is a key part of the role.

CardFlight offers a US location-neutral work environment, allowing Backend Software Engineers to work remotely from any state. The company encourages employee engagement through initiatives like Lunch & Learns and team-building events, fostering a productive and inclusive atmosphere.

Backend Software Engineers at CardFlight can enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, which includes competitive compensation, equity options, a home-office equipment stipend, flexible paid time off, and comprehensive health benefits. The company also fosters a culture of learning and development, ensuring employees have the resources they need to thrive.

When answering, provide specific examples of projects where you utilized Ruby on Rails, focusing on the challenges faced and how you overcame them. Emphasize your experience in building scalable applications and any best practices you followed.

Discuss your approach to testing, including any automated testing frameworks you use. Highlight your commitment to code review processes and how you continuously monitor performance for improvements.

Share your structured approach to debugging issues, including tools and methodologies you use. Emphasize your problem-solving skills and examples of how you’ve successfully resolved complex technical issues.

Outline your role in the project, mentioning specific contributions you made and how you facilitated collaboration among team members. Highlight the outcome and what you learned from the experience.

Mention any resources like online courses, tech blogs, or conferences you attend. Discuss how you apply new knowledge to improve your work processes or recommend changes to your team.

Share techniques you use for prioritization and time management, such as Agile methodologies, task boards, or specific tools that help you stay organized while working on multiple projects simultaneously.

Discuss considerations you take into account for API design, such as scalability, security, and usability. Provide examples of how you’ve implemented these strategies in prior projects.

Explain actions you take to ensure data security, including secure coding practices, data validation techniques, and how you comply with relevant laws and regulations.

Share a specific example, detailing the challenge, your analytical process, and the steps you took to arrive at a solution. Highlight the result and what you learned from the experience.

Outline your familiarity with AWS services you've used, such as EC2, S3, or Lambda. Discuss how you leverage cloud computing to enhance deployment, scalability, and management of backend applications.