Software Engineer (HR)

To be considered for the Software Engineer role at ALTER SOLUTIONS, applicants should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and at least 3 years of experience with Java. Proficiency in Object-Oriented Principles, RESTful services using Spring Boot, and SQL is essential. Additional experience with cloud services like Azure, AWS, or GCP, as well as knowledge of non-SQL databases like MongoDB, is a valuable asset.

As a Software Engineer at ALTER SOLUTIONS, you will design and build applications that service our worldwide clients. Collaborating in an Agile team, you will work closely with Product Managers and Analysts to support existing applications while developing new functionalities. You'll be responsible for optimizing systems for performance, employing best practices in coding, and ensuring the scalability of applications.

A Software Engineer at ALTER SOLUTIONS should have expertise in Java and experience building RESTful services. Understanding Object-Oriented Design Patterns, multi-threading, and concurrency is also important. Familiarity with development tools such as IntelliJ, Git, and Jenkins, along with knowledge of network protocols and Unix systems, will be beneficial. Additional skills in containerization and cloud computing are a plus!

Software Engineers at ALTER SOLUTIONS enjoy a hybrid work model, balancing remote and in-office work from our Katowice location. You’ll be part of an international team that fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing. The work environment is dynamic and supports Agile methodologies, allowing for flexibility and adaptability in project management and teamwork.

When you join ALTER SOLUTIONS as a Software Engineer, you will benefit from a competitive compensation package that includes healthcare coverage, a Multisport card, and psychological support programs. Professional development is highly encouraged with training and subsidized certifications. Plus, regular team events and integration activities foster a strong community spirit within the company.

In interviews, be prepared to discuss your specific projects involving Java. Highlight your experience in utilizing Java for building RESTful services or applications, focusing on any challenges you overcame and the positive outcomes that resulted from your expertise.

Discuss your familiarity with Agile frameworks like Scrum or Kanban. Provide examples of how you've contributed to Agile ceremonies (like sprints or stand-ups) and how those methodologies improved project outcomes. Share your roles and responsibilities within an Agile team.

Expect to explain your strategies for analyzing application performance. Discuss techniques like caching, load balancing, and your experience with optimizing code for speed and efficiency. Offering a specific example will help illustrate your hands-on experience.

Explain your process for designing and implementing RESTful APIs, including aspects like endpoint structure, HTTP methods you use, and how you validate requests. Providing an example of a project where you developed an API can significantly strengthen your answer.

Share details about your experience with Spring Boot such as the types of applications you've built using this framework. Focus on specific features or functionalities that you implemented, and discuss how Spring Boot facilitated development.

Be ready to articulate a specific challenge, your thought processes in breaking it down, and the eventual solution you implemented. Detail the impact this had on the project and what you learned from the experience.

List the tools you are familiar with that are relevant to the Software Engineer position, such as IntelliJ, JUnit, Git, and Jenkins. Providing details about how you use these tools in your workflow and how they aid in maintaining code quality or CI/CD processes will be beneficial.

Discuss approaches such as code reviews, pair programming, or utilizing code quality tools like SonarQube. Highlight how you have fostered a culture of quality assurance in past team settings.

Explain your methods for staying updated—whether through online courses, attending conferences, reading industry blogs, or contributing to open-source projects. Demonstrating a proactive learning attitude will show your commitment to the craft.

Mention any instances where you've guided others, focusing on specific challenges they faced and how your mentorship helped them overcome those hurdles. Highlight your approach to providing feedback and fostering their growth.