Senior Backend Engineer (Python/NodeJs) - Remote

As a Senior Backend Engineer (Python/NodeJs) at 360Dialog, you will be responsible for developing features and improvements to our platform in a secure and efficient manner. You'll advocate for product quality and performance and tackle moderate to complex technical problems that ensure seamless operations, including payments and integrations. Additionally, you'll be expected to mentor less experienced team members and deliver high-value software solutions.

To excel as a Senior Backend Engineer (Python/NodeJs) at 360Dialog, candidates should have demonstrable experience in Python, NodeJS, SQL, RESTful APIs, and event-driven communication protocols. Strong architectural knowledge is essential. Familiarity with tools and environments like Git, Jira, CI/CD, Docker, and monitoring systems is also highly valued.

360Dialog is committed to the growth of our Senior Backend Engineers by providing ample opportunities for learning and exploration. You will collaborate with experienced entrepreneurs and tech professionals, participate in challenging projects, and have access to resources that foster continuous improvement. We value independence and encourage you to think critically and creatively.

As a remote Senior Backend Engineer at 360Dialog, you'll enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world. We prioritize asynchronous communication, allowing you to work at your optimal pace while balancing project demands. You'll be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation in the growing field of performance messaging.

Ideal candidates for the Senior Backend Engineer position at 360Dialog should be well-versed in Python, NodeJS, SQL, and RESTful APIs. Experience with event-based communication protocols is beneficial, and exposure to CI/CD practices, containerization with Docker, and monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana is highly desirable. Familiarity with the WhatsApp Business API and payment platform integrations is a plus!

When discussing your experience with Python and NodeJS, highlight specific projects where you've used these technologies. Mention your role in developing features or solving particular issues, the impact your work had on the project, and any libraries or frameworks you have successfully implemented.

Address your approach to code security and performance by explaining your use of best practices, such as input validation, authentication mechanisms, and proper error handling. Additionally, discuss performance optimization techniques like using efficient algorithms, proper indexing in databases, and caching strategies.

When discussing your experience with RESTful APIs, share examples of APIs you've developed or integrated. Explain how you ensured data consistency and security, the types of endpoints you created, and how you handled version control and documentation for ease of use by other developers.

Provide a clear example of a complex technical issue you've encountered as a Senior Backend Engineer. Discuss the steps you took to identify the root cause, the solution you implemented, and the positive outcomes that followed. This illustrates your problem-solving skills and your ability to work under pressure.

Describe your mentoring philosophy, emphasizing supporting growth through constructive feedback, pair programming, and encouraging independent problem-solving. Share specific instances where you successfully mentored less experienced developers, demonstrating the value it added to the team.

Discuss your familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment practices, explaining how they improve the development workflow. Mention specific tools you've used, like Jenkins or GitHub Actions, and describe how you've implemented these practices in past projects.

Share your strategies for managing deadlines, such as prioritizing tasks, breaking down projects into manageable components, and effective communication with team members. Discuss how you maintain quality and performance standards even under pressure.

Discuss how you've utilized Docker for application development and deployment. Provide examples of projects where containerization simplified environment management, and highlight any performance gains or enhancements achieved through this approach.

Share your insights on the key components of a successful backend system, such as scalability, security, reliability, and performance. Discuss how you have applied these principles in your work and the benefits for both developers and end-users.

Express your enthusiasm for the role by highlighting 360Dialog's innovative approach to performance messaging and your passion for working on impactful projects. Discuss how the company’s values align with your own and how you see yourself contributing to the team's success.