Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer at Flock Freight, you'll be building and maintaining core infrastructure and shared services crucial for our product engineers. This includes managing transactions, implementing caching and asynchronous processing, and driving the optimization of our backend performance. You'll also define best practices for backend development while participating in the full software delivery lifecycle, from local tooling to production deployments.

To succeed as a Software Engineer at Flock Freight, you'll need a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Proficiency in object-oriented languages like Java, C++, or Python is essential, along with a solid understanding of design patterns and software principles. Experience with cloud computing and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes also adds to your qualifications.

In the Software Engineer role at Flock Freight, you'll engage with a range of cutting-edge technologies. These include languages such as Java, C++, Python, Golang, and JavaScript, plus frameworks for building and managing services. You'll also work with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, along with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes to streamline our infrastructure.

The salary range for the Software Engineer position at Flock Freight is between $120,000 to $130,000 annually. This compensation reflects the market value for the role and takes into account various factors such as experience, skill sets, and geographic locations. In addition to salary, full-time employees are also eligible for equity and comprehensive benefits.

At Flock Freight, we promote a collaborative culture that values diversity and inclusion. We understand that teamwork drives innovation, which is why we emphasize in-office collaboration alongside flexibility in a hybrid work model. Our engineers are passionate about their work, and we support them through initiatives that foster creativity, professional growth, and overall well-being.

In your answer, focus on the principles of OOP you have applied, such as encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. Share specific examples of projects where you utilized design patterns like Factory or Singleton to enhance the scalability and maintainability of your code.

Discuss your systematic approach to debugging, including the tools and techniques you use. Highlight your experience with unit testing and integration testing, describing how these practices ensure the reliability of your software. Mention any tools you are familiar with, such as JUnit for Java or Pytest for Python.

Identify a specific project that was particularly difficult. Walk the interviewer through the challenges you faced, such as tight deadlines or technical hurdles, and explain the strategies you implemented to overcome them. This will show your problem-solving capabilities and resilience.

Talk about techniques you've employed to improve performance, such as optimizing algorithms, code refactoring or using caching mechanisms. Share measurable outcomes from your optimizations, such as reduced latency or increased throughput, to demonstrate your impact.

Mention your commitment to continual learning. This could include attending conferences, following influential tech blogs, engaging with online programming communities, or taking courses in new technologies and methodologies.

Explain your understanding of Agile principles and your experience working in sprints. Discuss how you prioritize tasks based on business needs or project timelines and how you collaborate with your team to adjust priorities in response to changing requirements.

Provide specific examples of how you've used cloud services like AWS or Azure in your previous work. Mention your experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, emphasizing how they have aided in scaling and deploying applications.

Discuss your proficiency in using version control systems such as Git. Share examples of how you’ve used it to manage code collaboration, branch workflows, and resolve merge conflicts, demonstrating your ability to work effectively on large team projects.

Talk about practices you follow to maintain high code quality, like code reviews, adherence to coding standards, and automated testing. Emphasize how these practices contribute to reducing bugs and enhancing overall system stability.

Highlight the importance of clear communication in software development. Discuss your experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, participating in meetings, and keeping stakeholders informed about project progress and challenges.