Senior Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer at DailyPay, your primary responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs. You will also contribute to transitioning to microservices and optimize database performance to ensure high reliability in real-time applications. Collaboration with cross-functional teams to align solutions with business needs and mentoring junior engineers are key parts of the role.

To be considered for the Senior Software Engineer role at DailyPay, you should have at least 4 years of software development experience, with 2 years focusing on strongly-typed languages like Go, Java, or C. A strong background in designing microservices, proficiency in SQL databases, and familiarization with cloud computing services such as AWS are essential qualifications.

DailyPay’s Senior Software Engineers primarily work with a tech stack that includes Go for backend services, AWS for cloud computing, Docker for containerization, Postgres for database management, and Kafka for messaging. These tools empower our engineers to build robust and scalable solutions that enable real-time access to earned wages.

At DailyPay, Senior Software Engineers have the opportunity for significant career growth by taking on mentorship roles, participating in code reviews, and contributing to the evolution of our technology stack. You will also be encouraged to expand your knowledge through hands-on experience with new technologies in a supportive environment dedicated to your professional development.

DailyPay fosters an inclusive and collaborative workplace that values innovation and the diverse perspectives of its employees. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be part of a high-impact team that encourages creativity, offers competitive compensation, equity ownership opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance with generous PTO and fun company events.

When answering this question, discuss specific projects where you utilized Go, highlighting your approach to developing microservices or APIs. Focus on the challenges you faced and how you overcame them, showcasing your ability to write robust and maintainable code.

To effectively answer this, share specific strategies you've used, such as indexing, query optimization, or performance testing. Discuss how you measure success in terms of performance metrics and your experience with SQL databases in enhancing application performance.

Emphasize your communication skills and previous experiences working with teams from different technical backgrounds. Discuss tools, frameworks, or methodologies you use to ensure everyone is aligned, such as Agile methods or regular stand-up meetings.

When answering this question, provide context about the problem, your analytical approach to understanding it, and the steps you took to solve it. Highlight your problem-solving techniques and the eventual impact of your solution on the project and team.

Discuss your approach to mentorship, such as providing guidance on code quality, facilitating learning through pair programming, or encouraging participation in code reviews. Share specific examples of how your mentorship has positively impacted junior engineers.

Provide a clear explanation of event-driven architecture, its components, and benefits such as scalability and responsiveness. If possible, relate your prior experience working within such architectures and the positive outcomes achieved.

Share your understanding of CI/CD and how you have implemented these practices in your previous roles. Highlight specific tools you have used, any challenges faced, and the overall benefits seen in the software development lifecycle.

Talk about the various resources you use to stay informed, such as tech blogs, online courses, or attending industry conferences. Mention how you apply this knowledge to your work and implement new technologies.

Provide a detailed narrative of a project you led, focusing on your role, the challenges the team faced, and how you overcame them. Highlight lessons learned and how they have shaped your approach to future projects.

Express your enthusiasm for DailyPay's mission to transform financial well-being, your interest in working with their tech stack, and your excitement for contributing to collaborative projects. Highlight how the role aligns with your career goals.