As a Senior Software Engineer at Glide, your main responsibilities will include developing both the frontend and backend of our core web product. You’ll build clean user experiences with Typescript and React, design scalable architecture, and take ownership of the product from start to finish. You'll also be expected to lead the infrastructure and tooling efforts, collaborating closely with other engineers to implement our ambitious product roadmap.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer position at Glide, you should have a strong background in JavaScript and relevant frameworks like Typescript, React, Node.js, and NextJS. A solid understanding of software engineering best practices, automated testing frameworks, and experience in agile development teams are crucial. Ideally, you will have at least 5 years of professional experience in software engineering.

As a Senior Software Engineer at Glide, you will be utilizing a variety of modern technologies including Typescript, React, Node.js, and NextJS for frontend and backend development. Additionally, familiarity with data fetching libraries like React Query and tools such as AWS, Git, and Docker will be advantageous as you work to create secure and efficient applications.

Glide places a strong emphasis on employee well-being by offering competitive compensation packages, health and wellness stipends, and perks like free lunch every day for our team members. We believe in supporting our employees’ health, ensuring they have the best tools for their work, and fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation.

While not strictly required, experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD and platforms like AWS and Docker, is highly beneficial for a Senior Software Engineer at Glide. Such expertise will enhance your ability to contribute to the overall efficiency of the development and deployment processes.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of projects where you've used React, Typescript, or similar frameworks. Highlight your role in these projects, the challenges you faced, and how you tackled them to convey your depth of experience.

In your response, discuss practices such as input validation, using authentication frameworks, and following secure coding guidelines. Mention any specific security challenges you've encountered and how you effectively addressed them in previous projects.

Here, you can demonstrate your interpersonal skills. Share an example where you successfully navigated a disagreement by focusing on open communication, reaching a consensus, and how collective problem-solving led to better outcomes for the project.

Always back your answer with specific details. Describe the architecture, the technologies involved, the rationale behind your design decisions, and how you tested scalability to ensure it could handle a large number of users.

Mention particular frameworks that align with those indicated in the job description, such as Jest or Mocha for unit testing. Explain how these frameworks were integrated into your workflow and how they contributed to the overall quality of the product.

Talk about the tools you've used, such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions, and how these processes improved the quality and speed of the software development lifecycle in your previous roles. Be sure to highlight any challenges you've faced and how they were overcome.

A good answer will articulate your understanding of the importance of both. Share strategies you’ve employed in past roles to manage product timelines while also allocating time to refactor or improve existing code.

Your answer should reflect a passion for innovation in finance and the impact that technology can have on people's lives. Share inspiring experiences or projects you've worked on that connect with your interest in fintech.

Mention specific sources you follow, such as blogs, podcasts, or conferences. You could also discuss any online courses or certifications you've pursued that help you stay current with technological advancements.

Share your understanding of agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban. Discuss the significance of communication, rapid iteration, and client feedback in agile projects, and provide examples from your experience that illustrates these principles in action.