Software Developer (Identity)

As a Software Developer (Identity) at Bandwidth, your main responsibilities will include designing, building, and maintaining the Identity platform that handles user authentication and authorization. You'll help establish and enforce security and access control policies while collaborating with your teammates to enhance our services and improve customer experiences. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring that our platforms are scalable and resilient.

To be considered for the Software Developer (Identity) role at Bandwidth, candidates should bring at least 2 years of experience in designing distributed systems, preferably in cloud environments like AWS. Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Go, Java, Python, or JavaScript is crucial. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required. We're also looking for candidates with excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for building tools that drive customer satisfaction.

In the Software Developer (Identity) role at Bandwidth, you'll work with various technologies to enhance our Identity platform. You'll utilize programming languages including Go, Java, Python, and JavaScript, and work within cloud environments like AWS. Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, and experience with identity and access management providers such as Okta, will give you an edge in this position.

At Bandwidth, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive work environment, embodied in our 'Whole Person Promise.' This means offering a balanced life alongside meaningful work. Employees enjoy generous PTO policies, including four weeks of vacation, health benefits for you and your family, and programs that recognize significant life events. Our culture encourages open communication, collaboration, and celebrates individuality, ensuring that all team members feel valued.

The interview process for the Software Developer (Identity) position at Bandwidth typically includes several stages, starting with an initial screening call to discuss your background and interest in the role. Following that, you may engage in technical assessments to evaluate your coding skills and knowledge of distributed systems. Finally, you'll have interviews with team members and leadership to assess your fit within our culture and team dynamics.

When responding to this question, focus on specific examples of projects where you've successfully designed and implemented solutions within cloud environments like AWS. Highlight your familiarity with cloud architecture principles, scalability, and any particular tools or services you've used in those projects.

Explain your systematic approach to debugging, including the tools and techniques you utilize. Discuss how you analyze performance issues and any coding standards or practices you adopt to ensure code quality, such as code reviews or automated testing.

Discuss the importance of security in software development, particularly concerning Identity and access management. Share specific practices you implement, such as secure coding techniques, regular security assessments, and collaboration with security teams to ensure compliance with standards.

Prepare a concrete example that illustrates your communication skills and technical understanding. Describe the issue, the collaborative approach you took to address it, and the outcome, emphasizing how teamwork led to a successful resolution.

Highlight qualities such as thorough technical proficiency, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and adaptability. Discuss how these traits help a developer succeed in a fast-paced environment while contributing to secure and efficient Identity solutions.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning through resources like online courses, technical blogs, webinars, and community groups. Mention any specific technologies or methodologies you're currently exploring to enhance your skill set.

Talk about your practical experience with IaC tools like Terraform. Provide examples of how you've used IaC to provision and manage cloud resources, and how it has contributed to efficiency and consistency in deployment processes.

Share a specific example of an on-call incident, detailing the problem you faced, the steps you took to diagnose and resolve the issue, and the lessons learned. Emphasize how your actions contributed to a successful resolution under pressure.

Discuss your methods for collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs, documenting requirements, and transforming them into actionable design specifications. Highlight how you ensure that solutions align with customer expectations.

Explain your strategies for effective time management, such as prioritization frameworks or tools you use to keep track of tasks. Describe your approach to balancing project deadlines and quality output, ensuring timely delivery of high-standard work.