Lead/Staff Software Engineer

As a Lead Software Engineer at Duetto, you will be responsible for driving the architecture and development of our products. This includes providing technical guidance to team members, owning the end-to-end delivery of features, and designing scalable applications. You will work collaboratively across functions to create engaging software solutions that elevate our customers' experiences.

The ideal candidate for the Lead Software Engineer position at Duetto should have a BS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. Additionally, a proven track record of delivering high-quality software in a collaborative environment, along with proficiency in key technologies like Java, React, and TypeScript, is essential. Experience in mentoring others and handling complex systems will also be vital.

At Duetto, the work atmosphere is casual, flexible, and collaborative, maintaining a strong focus on fun even as we operate at a fast pace. We believe in work-life balance while giving our engineers the freedom to innovate and contribute effectively to our ambitious goals in transforming the hotel industry.

Duetto values continuous improvement and professional growth. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will have opportunities to mentor others, share knowledge, and drive technical expertise within the team. We encourage active participation in cross-functional initiatives and provide avenues for exploring new technologies and solutions.

Yes, the Lead Software Engineer position at Duetto is fully remote, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home in the UK or Spain. There will also be opportunities for in-person collaboration to further enrich the team dynamic.

Certainly! In interviews, discuss your specific projects that utilized Java, especially focusing on scalable applications and microservices. Highlight instances where you designed, developed, or improved Java-based systems and how these experiences have equipped you to take on the leadership role at Duetto.

Share your approach to mentorship during your interview. Discuss creating a supportive environment, providing constructive feedback, and facilitating learning through pair programming or code reviews. Examples of successful mentorship stories will make your case stronger.

Explain your process by discussing the steps you take to evaluate legacy systems, understand their architecture, and identify areas for modernization. Emphasize your experience with breaking down monoliths and migrating to scalable solutions, particularly with tools like Spring Boot.

Talk about the importance of automated testing, CI/CD processes, and code reviews in your workflow. Provide examples of how you’ve implemented testing frameworks like Cypress and ensured software meets high-quality standards before launch.

Your answer should include a specific challenge you faced, detailing problem-solving methodologies you applied such as data analysis and stakeholder collaboration. Highlight the impact and outcome of the solution you provided.

Demonstrate your knowledge by discussing how you’ve utilized event-driven architecture in past projects, focusing on benefits such as decoupling services and improving responsiveness. Relate your experience to how it would benefit Duetto’s architecture.

Discuss your methods for continuous learning, such as participating in tech communities, attending workshops, or following industry leaders. Share how these trends can directly influence product development at Duetto.

Express your understanding of Duetto's objectives and how they align with your professional aspirations. Suggest goals around delivering high-quality features, enhancing team capabilities, and driving innovation in the product offerings.

Illustrate your time management and prioritization strategies, noting any tools or practices you employ to maintain productivity. Discuss a past high-pressure scenario, how you adapted, and what you learned from it.

Share a specific instance where you facilitated or participated in a project involving multiple teams, detailing your approach to communication and teamwork. Emphasize the results achieved through collaboration.