Software Engineer (TypeScript, NodeJs)

As a Software Engineer at Cuscal, your key responsibilities include developing, maintaining, and supporting innovative payment solutions within the Issuing Domain. You'll design scalable systems, prepare technical specifications, perform analyses to support application design, and implement software solutions that meet user requirements, all while ensuring adherence to industry standards.

To qualify for the Software Engineer position at Cuscal, candidates should have strong experience in TypeScript and NodeJs, familiarity with design patterns, web services, micro-services, and cloud technologies such as AWS. Knowledge of security concepts, CI/CD processes, and efficient software development practices is also important for success in this role.

Software Engineers at Cuscal primarily work with a variety of cutting-edge technologies, including TypeScript, NodeJs, AWS cloud services, REST APIs, and micro-services implemented with ExpressJs. Familiarity with container technologies like Docker and automated testing frameworks is also beneficial for ensuring the robustness of the solutions developed.

At Cuscal, Software Engineers have ample opportunities for career growth, thanks to our commitment to professional development. You will have the chance to work on innovative projects, collaborate with skilled teams, and participate in various training programs, allowing for continuous learning and skill enhancement in the rapidly evolving field of technology.

Cuscal fosters a hybrid work model that prioritizes flexibility and work-life balance for Software Engineers. Our culture promotes collaboration, recognition through initiatives like the IGNITE program, and an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, enabling team members to thrive both personally and professionally.

When answering, focus on specific projects where you utilized TypeScript and NodeJs. Discuss the challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and the impact your work had on the overall project. Highlight your problem-solving skills and ability to deliver high-quality code.

Discuss your familiarity with security practices such as input validation, authentication, and authorization process. Provide examples of how you have implemented security measures in previous projects, including using secure coding techniques within APIs.

Explain your understanding of design patterns and how they help in solving common design problems, improving code readability, and making your codebase more maintainable. Share specific examples of patterns you’ve employed effectively in past projects.

Outline your testing methodology, mentioning both unit testing and integration testing techniques you've worked with. Describe frameworks you have used, any automated testing strategies, and how thorough testing can lead to better software quality.

Share a specific instance where you implemented a cloud-based solution, detailing the problem, the technologies you used, your approach to the implementation, and the resulting benefits for the project and the client.

Discuss your strategies for creating scalable applications, such as proper system architecture, using micro-services, effective database management, and optimizing the performance of APIs. Provide examples of scalable systems you've developed.

List the CI/CD tools you have experience with, such as Jenkins, Travis CI, or GitLab CI. Explain how you’ve used them to automate your deployment process, reduce integration issues, and maintain consistent application quality across environments.

Emphasize your collaborative nature and communication skills. Provide examples of how you have navigated conflicts in the past, focusing on open dialogue, compromise, balance of perspectives, and focusing on the ultimate goal of project success.

Discuss the resources you rely on, such as online courses, tech blogs, developer communities, and conferences. Highlight your commitment to continuous learning and how you apply new knowledge in your work.

Describe your understanding of REST principles, including statelessness, resource identification, and the use of standard HTTP methods. Discuss how you ensure APIs are intuitive, well-documented, and serve client requirements efficiently.