Software Engineer - Python

As a Software Engineer - Python at Gousto, your key responsibilities will include delivering scalable, cloud-based backend systems, maintaining our event-driven microservices architecture, ensuring platform reliability, and obsessing over performance and quality. You'll work collaboratively within the Factory OS team to solve complex challenges and implement intelligent automation solutions.

To succeed as a Software Engineer - Python at Gousto, you should have solid experience in building backend systems using Python, familiarity with AWS or GCP cloud services, an understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices, and exposure to CI/CD tooling. Additionally, you should be comfortable working in event-driven architecture and eager to enhance your skills through continuous learning.

Gousto is committed to nurturing the growth of its Software Engineers by promoting modern engineering practices and allocating 10% of work time to tech innovation. You'll benefit from regular knowledge-sharing sessions and collaborative opportunities, ensuring your skills are always evolving and you stay engaged with the latest industry trends.

The work culture for Software Engineers at Gousto is vibrant, inclusive, and focused on collaboration. We celebrate diversity, encourage every team member to share their unique perspectives, and value in-person collaboration by gathering in the office once a week while still providing flexibility to work remotely.

The interview process for a Software Engineer - Python at Gousto consists of several key steps: a call with a Talent Acquisition Partner, a Pairing Programming Interview, a System Design Interview, and a final Thrive Interview. This comprehensive approach helps us assess both your technical skills and your fit within our inclusive company culture.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you utilized Python for backend development. Discuss libraries or frameworks you used, such as Flask or Django, and how they contributed to building scalable applications. Emphasize your problem-solving skills and how Python helped you achieve efficient solutions.

In your response, emphasize the importance of writing tests before the actual code. Share specific strategies, such as creating unit tests for key functionalities and using a CI/CD pipeline to automate testing processes. This demonstrates your commitment to quality and your understanding of modern engineering practices.

Discuss your approach to monitoring systems post-deployment, including performance metrics, logging, and optimization techniques. Mention how you prioritize error handling and building resilience into your applications to ensure they perform efficiently in a cloud environment.

Provide a specific example that illustrates your problem-solving skills. Outline the challenge, your thought process, and the steps you took to find a solution. Highlight any collaboration with team members and how you leveraged diverse perspectives to enhance your result.

Share your knowledge of event-driven architecture principles, such as decoupling components and using message queues. Discuss specific projects where you implemented this architecture and the benefits it provided, such as scalability and responsiveness.

In your answer, mention specific CI/CD tools you’ve used, like Jenkins or GitLab CI, and explain how they improved your workflow. Highlight the advantages of automation in testing and deployment, which result in a faster and more reliable release cycle.

Emphasize the significance of collaboration in software development. Discuss how you value diverse perspectives and how collaboration has fostered innovation in your work. Provide examples of how you have successfully worked with cross-functional teams.

When responding, summarize your understanding of agile practices, mentioning specific methodologies you've worked with, such as Scrum or Kanban. Share experiences of how agile principles have improved team communication, adaptability, and project delivery.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning. Mention resources like online courses, tech blogs, or community meetups you engage with to stay informed about new technologies and trends. This shows a proactive attitude toward personal and professional growth.

Express your enthusiasm for Gousto's mission and how it aligns with your values. Highlight the innovative environment, the chance to tackle real-world challenges, and the opportunity to be part of a diverse and inclusive team that fosters collaboration and creativity.