Senior Software Engineer - job 1 of 3

As a Senior Software Engineer at Acquia, you will play a pivotal role in developing user-centric applications, collaborating closely with both front and back-end engineers, designers, and product managers. Your responsibilities will also include writing quality code, conducting code reviews, participating in daily stand-ups, and suggesting improvements to the front-end platform.

To be successful as a Senior Software Engineer at Acquia, you should have at least 4 years of relevant software development experience, strong expertise in HTML5 and CSS, and proficiency in React.JS and Typescript. Knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks, unit testing, and RESTful APIs in a microservices architecture is also essential.

In the Senior Software Engineer position, you will be working with a tech stack that includes React, Typescript, GitHub, MySQL, Elasticsearch, and containerization tools like Docker. Familiarity with tools for automated testing such as Jest and Playwright will be highly beneficial.

At Acquia, as a Senior Front End Software Engineer, you will regularly collaborate with US-based teams by adjusting to CST and PST time zones. This requires effective communication and teamwork to maintain project progress while accommodating team members from various locations.

Acquia fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture where Senior Software Engineers are encouraged to share their ideas and feedback. With a focus on agile methodologies, team members are empowered to continuously improve processes and technologies, making it a dynamic place to grow professionally.

In answering this question, highlight specific projects where you used React and TypeScript, focusing on the challenges you faced and how you overcame them. Mention any unique implementations or optimizations that improved performance or user experience.

Discuss your approach to writing clean code, such as adhering to best practices, using consistent naming conventions, and documenting your code. Also, mention your experience with testing frameworks and how you incorporate automated tests into your development process.

Prepare a specific example that demonstrates your problem-solving skills and ability to adapt. Focus on the context, the actions you took, and the positive outcome that resulted, showcasing your teamwork and technical skills.

Explain your strategy for prioritizing tasks, such as using project management tools, tandem with Agile methodologies, and focusing on high-impact features. Illustrate how you communicate with the team to align priorities effectively.

Share your methods for staying updated, such as following industry blogs, attending conferences, participating in online communities, or taking courses. Illustrate how adopting new technologies has positively influenced your work.

Discuss your strategy for working with UX teams, such as actively seeking feedback, understanding user needs and goals, and balancing those with technical constraints to ensure a seamless user experience.

Describe your experience participating in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Highlight how these practices lead to improved collaboration and project outcomes.

Explain your openness to feedback and willingness to learn from reviews. Provide examples of how you have positively acted on constructive criticism to improve your coding skills and the quality of the project.

Discuss key traits such as strong technical skills, effective communication, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement, providing examples from your experience.

Provide a detailed example of a component, explaining its purpose, structure, and the technologies used. Emphasize your design choices, reusability, and any challenges overcome during development.