Senior Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer at impact.com, your primary responsibilities include planning, designing, implementing, testing, and deploying software solutions. You'll work on delivering code independently while also collaborating with a distributed team to meet quarterly objectives, mentor junior team members, perform code reviews, and ensure architecture evolves to meet business needs effectively.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer role at impact.com, you should hold a B.S. in Computer Science or a related field, or have equivalent professional experience. Additionally, a minimum of 8 years of experience in software development, particularly with Java, SQL, and cloud technologies, is required. Experience in Agile methodologies and a strong understanding of software testing and quality assurance processes is essential.

At impact.com, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our Senior Software Engineers. This commitment is reflected in our training and development programs, which focus on advanced partnership automation products, as well as mentorship opportunities that encourage skill enhancement and career advancement.

Senior Software Engineers at impact.com will work with a variety of technologies, including Java 8+, Spring MVC, SQL, as well as cloud computing tools. Familiarity with large scale processing and technologies from Google Cloud is highly desirable, alongside continuous integration and delivery methods that ensure seamless software deployment.

The work environment for a Senior Software Engineer at impact.com in Cape Town is hybrid and casual, fostering a positive work-life balance. We prioritize employee well-being with a responsible PTO policy, medical aid, and various benefits including internet and fitness club fee reimbursements, all while valuing collaboration and innovative thinking.

When we ask about your experience with Java, we're looking for insights into how you've utilized this language in real-world projects. Discuss specific projects where you've implemented Java, the frameworks you used, and how you applied your knowledge of Java to solve complex problems efficiently.

To ensure code quality and efficiency, consider discussing your familiarity with testing practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and code reviews. Mention tools you use for continuous integration and any methodologies you follow to maintain high standards in your coding practices.

When addressing mentorship, emphasize your approach to sharing knowledge through pair programming, regular check-ins, and fostering an open environment for questions. Discuss real examples where your guidance significantly impacted a junior engineer's growth.

Staying updated on technology trends is crucial. Share how you follow industry blogs, participate in community events, or engage with online forums. Discuss any specific trends you've recently adopted and how they've enhanced your work at impact.com.

In responding to this question, provide a detailed account of a challenging project, focusing on the problem you faced, your role in devising a solution, and the impact of your contributions. This allows interviewers to assess your problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

When discussing your experience with Agile, explain your familiarity with frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban. Provide specific examples of how you've contributed to agile teams, including participation in sprints, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

In high-pressure situations, describe how you prioritize tasks effectively, communicate with your team for collaboration, and focus on delivering high-quality work by breaking down complex tasks into manageable chunks to ensure timely completion.

Explain your process for evaluating new technologies, which may involve researching potential benefits, conducting small-scale tests, or collaborating with team members to assess suitability. Discuss how you’ve successfully integrated new technologies into existing workflows.

This is an opportunity to showcase your understanding of impact.com’s mission and values. Discuss how the company’s focus on innovation aligns with your career goals and why you're passionate about contributing to their technology-driven solutions.

Addressing the significance of a Senior Software Engineer in product architecture, discuss how strategic insights and technical expertise can influence design and development decisions. Emphasize your belief in collaborative efforts towards evolving and optimizing system architectures.