Senior Backend Developer

As a Senior Backend Developer at our pioneering company, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web applications. You'll collaborate with teams to define project scope, lead technical discussions, mentor junior developers, and ensure best coding practices through code review. Your role will also involve troubleshooting performance issues and staying updated with industry trends.

To apply for the Senior Backend Developer role, candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in Backend or Full-Stack development, with a strong proficiency in technologies such as Node.js, MongoDB, Docker, and REST APIs. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is also required, along with English proficiency at a B2 level or higher.

The work environment for a Senior Backend Developer at our company is dynamic and collaborative. Located in Limassol, Cyprus, the office promotes creativity and innovation, offering a hybrid work schedule that combines remote work with in-office collaboration. We pride ourselves on a supportive culture that encourages talent and ideas.

For the Senior Backend Developer position, familiarity with Node.js, MongoDB, Docker, and REST APIs is essential. Additionally, experience with modern web frameworks (such as React, Angular, or Vue.js) and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud will be considered a plus, helping you to contribute effectively to our innovative projects.

As a Senior Backend Developer in our company, you will have numerous opportunities for professional growth. Our culture emphasizes learning through mentoring and collaboration, and you will have access to innovative projects that can enhance your skill set. We support your development with performance incentives and a flexible work environment.

When responding to this question, highlight specific projects where you utilized Node.js. Explain how you implemented it and any challenges you faced, showcasing your problem-solving skills and understanding of best practices in backend development.

In your answer, discuss your approach to code reviews, the importance of best practices, and how you provide constructive feedback. Emphasize fostering a learning environment and encouraging junior developers to feel comfortable asking questions.

Describe your systematic approach to identifying performance bottlenecks. Discuss tools or methods you use, such as logging, monitoring, or performance profiling, and provide examples of how you resolved similar issues in the past.

Highlight your methods for keeping current, such as following industry blogs, participating in forums, attending webinars, or engaging in online communities. Explain how you apply new knowledge to your work as a Senior Backend Developer.

Provide a clear example of a project where you integrated AI or machine learning, detailing your role in the implementation. Discuss the impact of this technology on the user experience and any challenges you overcame during the process.

Talk about your work with various cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Highlight specific services you've used for deploying applications or managing databases, and how they improved your development processes.

Explain your prioritization process, perhaps by using tools for task management or employing agile methodologies. Share how you balance workload while ensuring high-quality outputs for each project.

Discuss your experience with frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js, and explain how they impact backend integration. Provide examples of how they enhance user experiences in applications you’ve developed.

Emphasize your openness to feedback and how you see it as a tool for growth. Share examples of how you've taken constructive criticism and improved your skills or project outcomes based on it.

This is an opportunity to express your passion for the company’s mission and innovative projects. Discuss your alignment with their focus on educational game development and what unique contributions you hope to bring to the team.