As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Centari, you will be responsible for designing and developing our core AI technology. This includes writing code in Go and React/TypeScript, collaborating closely with your team to shape the product, driving initiatives from concept to completion, and engaging with customers to understand their needs. You'll tackle complex technical challenges and ensure our systems leverage the latest in AI technology, including LLMs.

Centari seeks a candidate with at least 5 years of experience in building production-ready applications in Go or another strongly typed language. A strong interest or some experience with LLMs, AI/ML technologies, and semantic search is highly desirable. Additionally, strong collaboration skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are crucial for success in this role.

At Centari, we promote a culture of continuous learning and development. As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you'll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the encouragement to learn new skills and take on complex projects. Working in a flat organizational structure means your ideas and contributions directly influence our AI technologies, aiding your personal and professional growth.

You will join a team of proactive and collaborative engineers who share a dedication to innovation and action. At Centari, teamwork is vital. You'll work alongside fellow engineers, engaging in problem-solving and product development, ensuring you're not just part of a team but a key player in driving the success of our AI initiatives.

Yes! The Senior Backend Software Engineer position at Centari is 100% remote. We value work-life balance and offer flexible PTO, allowing you to thrive both professionally and personally.

In your answer, highlight specific projects where you've utilized Go for backend development, emphasizing your familiarity with its syntax, concurrency model, and any frameworks you’ve used. Explain how this experience has equipped you to tackle backend challenges effectively.

Discuss your understanding of key principles such as modular design, microservices architecture, and how you’ve applied them in past projects. Mention strategies for load balancing and fault tolerance, demonstrating your proactive planning skills.

Share the resources you rely on, like tech blogs, conferences, or online courses. Discuss any recent technologies or methodologies you’ve incorporated into your work, showcasing your commitment to continuous learning.

Choose a specific example that highlights your problem-solving abilities. Detail the steps you took to identify the issue, the solution you implemented, and the resulting outcome, reinforcing your technical expertise and perseverance.

Discuss your practices regarding code reviews, testing (unit and integration), and documentation. Emphasize your commitment to adhering to coding standards and best practices, ensuring your code is robust and maintainable.

Detail any projects where you've utilized LLMs, explaining the context and the technology behind it. Discuss your understanding of how LLMs can enhance data processing and provide insights, showing your knowledge of current trends in AI.

Explain your approach to teamwork and communication. Provide examples of how you've worked closely with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration and functionality between the backend and frontend elements of an application.

Explain your systematic approach to debugging, from identifying the issue to testing the solution. Mention tools and techniques you find useful and any experiences you've had that required your debugging skills.

Share a specific example where you took the lead on a project, detailing your methodology for planning, execution, and team coordination. Highlight your leadership style and how you ensured that the project met its goals.

Be genuine in your response, highlighting what excites you about Centari's focus on AI technology and its impact on the legal and finance sectors. Discuss how your skills and goals align with the company's mission and the potential to grow within the organization.