Senior Backend Engineer - Identity, Security & Compliance

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Webflow, your main responsibilities will include architecting, designing, and implementing scalable backend services and APIs. You will be involved in building the Roles & Permissions framework that ensures secure access control across our applications. Additionally, you'll collaborate with product managers and designers, mentor junior engineers, and participate in technical decision-making to influence project deliverables.

To qualify for the Senior Backend Engineer role at Webflow, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in developing and deploying web applications. Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript, along with solid experience in building APIs using various technologies such as Express.js and MongoDB, is required. A strong track record of shipping code, debugging production issues, and working in agile environments will also be advantageous.

In the Senior Backend Engineer position at Webflow, you will primarily work with technologies like Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, MongoDB, GraphQL, and AWS services such as EC2 and S3. Familiarity with messaging tools like Kafka and testing frameworks like Jest and Mocha will also be beneficial in your role to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Webflow is committed to fostering the professional growth of its engineers by helping them identify their interests and development opportunities. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will engage in mentorship roles, collaborate on engineering blogs, and participate in internal hackathons, all designed to enhance your skills and career trajectory. The supportive team environment encourages continuous learning and advancement.

Webflow offers an attractive benefits package for the Senior Backend Engineer position, including equity ownership, comprehensive healthcare, paid parental leave, flexible PTO, and access to mental wellness resources. Our commitment to employee growth extends to financial wellness benefits like 401k plans and professional coaching, ensuring a well-rounded support system for our engineers.

When answering this question, focus on concrete examples that demonstrate your expertise with Node.js. Discuss specific projects where you've utilized Node.js to build scalable backend services, and how these experiences align with Webflow’s emphasis on secure and high-quality software.

In your response, outline the practices you follow to maintain high code quality, such as code reviews, writing unit tests, and utilizing continuous integration tools. Emphasize your understanding of testing frameworks and how they contribute to delivering robust software.

Share a specific instance where you encountered difficulties in a project, detailing the technical challenges and the steps you took to overcome them. Highlight your problem-solving skills and any lessons learned that could be applicable to the role at Webflow.

Your answer should reflect your understanding of agile methodologies. Discuss techniques you use for prioritization, such as working with product managers to refine backlogs, and how you adapt to changing requirements while still meeting deadlines.

In answering this question, focus on your systematic approach to troubleshooting complex issues. Explain the tools you use for monitoring and debugging, and how you collaborate with other team members to resolve incidents effectively.

Share your strategies for continuous learning, such as participating in online courses, attending conferences, or engaging in developer communities. Emphasize how staying informed helps you contribute innovative solutions at Webflow.

Discuss your practical experience with AWS, covering services you have used and how they fit into your projects. Provide examples, such as deploying applications or managing databases in the cloud, demonstrating your proficiency in handling cloud infrastructures.

When answering this question, consider aspects like performance, security, and reliability. Discuss how these factors influence user satisfaction and how you've applied them in your past projects to enhance overall web application performance.

Reflect on your ability to receive and incorporate feedback positively. Discuss instances where feedback has led to your professional growth, and convey your commitment to fostering a culture of open communication and improvement within the team.

Discuss your approach to mentorship, highlighting specific instances where you've supported the growth of junior engineers. Mention techniques you use to teach skills effectively and how you strive to foster a collaborative team environment.