Senior Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer at Formance, your main responsibilities will include developing scalable and maintainable code, designing microservices, and ensuring the efficient operation of our complex financial systems. You'll also engage in code reviews, peer programming, and contribute to the observability and monitoring of our applications.

To apply for the Senior Software Engineer role at Formance, you should have a deep understanding of Go or complex financial systems, extensive experience with PostgreSQL or similar databases, and proven expertise in microservices and distributed systems. A professional level of English and good communication skills are also essential.

In your role as a Senior Software Engineer at Formance, you’ll work on developing and optimizing complex financial systems, focusing on clean code practices and leveraging cloud solutions like AWS. You'll also be involved in creating CI/CD pipelines to enhance our development processes.

As a Senior Software Engineer at Formance, familiarity with Go, PostgreSQL, Elastic, and AWS is essential. You'll also work with modern microservices architectures and distributed systems, alongside implementing testing and observability tools within your projects.

At Formance, the work culture for a Senior Software Engineer encourages collaboration, open communication, and continuous improvement. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values clean code, peer programming, and innovative problem-solving within an inclusive environment.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you utilized Go to build or enhance financial systems. Highlight the challenges you faced, how you solved problems, and the performance benefits of using Go in those systems.

Discuss principles like SOLID, DRY, and KISS. Explain how you apply these principles in your daily coding tasks, mentioning specific experiences where good coding practices led to easier maintenance and scalability in projects.

In your response, detail particular PostgreSQL features you have utilized, such as indexing, query optimization, or performance tuning. Provide examples of how these optimizations improved performance in your prior projects.

Explain your process for designing microservices, including how you define service boundaries, handle data management, and ensure effective communication between services. Mention any relevant tools or frameworks you’ve used.

Share a specific problem and the methods you used for troubleshooting and resolving it. Be sure to emphasize your analytical skills and the technologies that were crucial in reaching a solution.

Talk about your commitment to writing tests, conducting code reviews, and following best practices. Mention the importance of peer feedback and continuous integration in maintaining high-quality standards.

Describe your familiarity with continuous integration and delivery practices, including tools you have used. Explain how these practices have improved the development cycle in your previous roles.

Discuss your methods for professional development, such as attending workshops, participating in online courses, following industry leaders, or contributing to open-source projects.

Emphasize the importance of clear communication, especially in remote setups. Share your techniques for ensuring effective collaboration, such as regular updates, utilizing project management tools, and active participation in discussions.

Outline your approach to prioritization, including how you assess project urgency, impact, and your ability to meet deadlines. Mention tools or methods you use, like Agile methodologies or task management software.