Mid Software Engineer (PHP/Go)

As a Mid Software Engineer at CV-Library, you’ll focus on directing software development projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high performance and scalability. You will also contribute to architectural discussions, mentor junior developers, and maintain technical documentation.

To qualify for the Mid Software Engineer position at CV-Library, candidates should have solid experience with PHP and the Symfony framework, strong problem-solving skills, understanding of database management, and experience in Agile development. A willingness to learn Go is also essential.

While experience in Go is not mandatory for the Mid Software Engineer role at CV-Library, a strong desire and enthusiasm to learn Go is highly desirable. Candidates will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Go development while leveraging their PHP expertise.

As a Mid Software Engineer at CV-Library, you can expect a fast-paced, collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged. The organization is committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all employees.

For the Mid Software Engineer role at CV-Library, familiarity with PHP, Go, database technologies (both SQL and NoSQL), containerization tools like Docker, and cloud solutions such as AWS or Azure will be beneficial. Experience with Agile methodologies is a plus.

In discussing your PHP development experience, focus on specific projects where you utilized the Symfony framework. Highlight your approach to coding standards, database optimization, and how you ensure code quality through practices like code reviews.

When discussing your mentoring approach, emphasize your commitment to nurturing talent. Share examples of how you've provided guidance in previous roles, whether through code reviews or collaborative projects, and demonstrate your passion for learning and teaching.

Outline your experience with automated testing and specify the frameworks you've used. Explain how testing fits into your development workflow, your approach to writing testable code, and the impact of testing on software quality.

In answering this question, talk about the resources you rely on, such as tech blogs, online communities, or conferences. Give examples of how you've applied new technologies in your work to enhance software performance and user satisfaction.

Highlight your structured problem-solving approach, detailing how you identify issues, gather information, brainstorm solutions, and implement fixes. Use examples from past experiences to illustrate your effectiveness in troubleshooting complex problems.

Discuss your familiarity with Agile practices, such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings. Describe your role in Agile teams and how this methodology has improved collaboration and project outcomes.

Explain your strategies for writing maintainable code, such as adhering to coding standards, ensuring proper documentation, and utilizing version control systems. Provide examples of how maintainable code has benefited past projects.

Discuss your proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases and how you've optimized database performance in your past roles. Reference specific projects where database management played a crucial role.

Share a specific project where you implemented microservices architecture, detailing the challenges you faced, your approach to designing microservices, and how this architecture improved the project outcomes.

Discuss your experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Highlight the benefits you've experienced, such as scalability and reliability, and how you’ve integrated cloud solutions into your development projects.