Technical Lead II, Backend - job 2 of 2

As a Technical Lead II at HubSpot, you'll oversee backend engineering processes, guiding your team in delivering high-quality software products. You'll spend most of your time coding in Java and collaborating with cross-functional teams to design large-scale distributed systems. Your role involves mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and ensuring that the developed solutions meet customer needs effectively.

To qualify for the Technical Lead II role at HubSpot, candidates should have significant experience with Java, a background in backend development, and previous leadership experience in technical teams. Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor others are essential, along with a passion for coding and delivering innovative software solutions.

HubSpot values continuous learning and development for its Technical Lead II employees. You’ll have access to various resources including mentorship programs, coding workshops, and opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects within a collaborative team. The company encourages participation in professional events and conferences to enhance your skill set.

In the Technical Lead II role at HubSpot, you'll primarily work with Java and leverage frameworks like Dropwizard for building RESTful APIs. You'll also interact with technologies including Kafka, Spark, and Hadoop to manage and process large datasets, all while utilizing advanced AI techniques to drive innovation in the Conversational Enrichment product.

The team culture for the Technical Lead II role at HubSpot is collaborative, supportive, and driven by innovation. You'll be surrounded by passionate peers who are dedicated to providing valuable insights from unstructured data. We prioritize communication, knowledge-sharing, and mentorship, creating an environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to the project's success.

When answering this question, focus on specific examples of past experiences where you've successfully led a team. Highlight the technologies used, your leadership style, and how you motivated your team to achieve project goals.

Discuss your methods for conducting thorough yet constructive code reviews. Emphasize your mentorship experience by sharing how you’ve guided juniors to improve their skills while fostering a supportive learning environment.

Your answer should demonstrate a well-structured approach to testing and QA processes. Mention your familiarity with unit testing, integration testing, and best practices for writing clean and maintainable code.

Provide examples of past situations where you navigated conflicts constructively. Talk about communication strategies that promote understanding and collaboration among team members, while emphasizing team cohesion.

Share specifics about your past projects that involved distributed systems. Discuss the challenges you faced, the technologies you used, and how you ensured system performance and reliability across different environments.

Describe your methods for keeping up with emerging technologies and trends, such as attending conferences, participating in online courses, or following industry publications and thought leaders.

Select a project where you effectively integrated AI tools or algorithms. Explain the project scope, your contribution, and how it resulted in valuable business insights or solutions.

Reflect on a challenging situation where you needed to make an urgent decision. Detail your reasoning process, the outcome, and the impacts of your decision on the project.

Discuss your strategies for maintaining open communication and ensuring that engineering efforts align with product goals. Provide examples that illustrate your collaborative approach in past projects.

Express genuine enthusiasm for HubSpot’s mission and values. Talk about how the role aligns with your career aspirations and how you envision contributing to the team and broader company goals.