Sr. Backend Developer

As a Sr. Backend Developer at DevSavant, your responsibilities include taking ownership of project deliverables with minimal oversight, collaborating with the existing development team, and writing clean, efficient code in Node.js with MySQL. You will be expected to deploy applications on AWS while solving complex problems and implementing scalable solutions.

To excel as a Sr. Backend Developer at DevSavant, you should have over 8 years of experience with Node.js and MySQL. Strong problem-solving abilities, debugging skills, and the capacity to work independently under pressure are vital. Also, you should demonstrate a collaborative spirit and possess a B2 level in English.

At DevSavant, the work environment for a Sr. Backend Developer is fully remote and flexible, allowing you to work from the location that enhances your productivity. The team encourages a supportive atmosphere aimed at personal growth and well-being, ensuring everyone can thrive.

As a Sr. Backend Developer at DevSavant, you'll benefit from a fully remote job and a flexible schedule to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Our focus on people means we prioritize creating a positive work experience that ensures your contributions are valued.

DevSavant is committed to fostering a culture of growth, providing Sr. Backend Developers with a supportive environment that encourages skill development and innovation. We help you adapt quickly in new environments and domains, while also promoting a strong delivery mindset to ensure your continued success.

When answering, detail specific projects where you used Node.js, mentioning the scale of the applications and any challenges faced. Highlight your contributions to performance optimization and how you implemented best coding practices.

Discuss principles you follow such as writing clean code, thorough documentation, and unit testing. Share examples of how you've implemented version control systems and code reviews to foster maintainability.

Emphasize your prioritization and time management skills. Provide an example of a time when you successfully delivered a project under pressure, explaining how you stayed organized and focused.

Outline your process for identifying the root cause of a problem, brainstorming solutions, and testing them. Cite instances where your problem-solving led to successful project outcomes.

Describe specific AWS services you've used, such as Lambda, RDS, or S3, and how you leveraged them for deployment. Discuss any challenges faced during deployment and the solutions you implemented.

Share details about a challenging project, the technologies used, your role, and the results achieved. Focus on the skills and insights gained through this experience that would be beneficial for the Sr. Backend Developer role.

Discuss tools and practices you use for collaboration, such as version control, group discussions, and agile methodologies. Provide examples where your collaboration directly contributed to project success.

Explain your systematic approach to debugging, covering how you isolate issues, use debugging tools, and conduct thorough testing to ensure no additional problems arise.

Detail your experience with MySQL, mentioning specific applications, databases you’ve managed, and any complex SQL queries you’ve crafted. Highlight your understanding of database design principles.

Discuss intrinsic factors like problem-solving, coding, and collaboration that inspire you. Share experiences where your motivation led to personal or team achievements.