Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Product Engineering

As a Senior Software Engineer, Backend at Imprint, your responsibilities will include building features that enhance user experiences, such as card applications and account management systems. You will also be responsible for architecture design and implementation of customer-facing features, guiding technical decision-making, and ensuring our systems can scale effectively. Collaborating closely with product, design, and leadership teams is also key to creating an inclusive engineering culture.

To apply for the Senior Software Engineer, Backend position at Imprint, you should have at least 5 years of software development experience, preferably in Product Engineering. You should be proficient in one or more modern programming languages such as Go, Java, or C++. Additionally, experience in systems architecture and leading system design is essential, as well as a solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and high-scale distributed systems.

In the role of Senior Software Engineer, Backend at Imprint, you will work with a variety of cutting-edge technologies. These include AWS for cloud computing, Go as a programming language, Terraform for infrastructure management, gRPC for remote procedure calls, and both NoSQL and SQL databases to manage data effectively. Familiarity with tools like Kubernetes and Kafka will also be crucial for developing scalable systems.

Imprint fosters a diverse, inclusive, and innovative work culture for Senior Software Engineers, Backend. You’ll find an environment that values collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving. We encourage our team to take ownership of projects and prioritize flexibility, allowing for a balance between remote work and on-site collaboration. At Imprint, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team passionate about transforming the financial landscape.

Imprint offers a competitive compensation and equity packages, flexible paid time off, and fully covered healthcare that even extends to dependents. You will have access to industry-leading technology, a robust parental leave policy, and an understanding that success in hybrid work requires flexibility. We believe in investing in our team's resources to foster innovation and productivity.

In answering this question, emphasize specific projects where you designed or developed high-scale distributed systems. Detail the architecture choices that were made, the challenges faced, and how you addressed performance and scalability. Highlight your knowledge of relevant technologies and frameworks you utilized.

Talk about the importance of architecture as the foundational element of software that impacts performance, scalability, and maintainability. Discuss how a well-designed architecture can ease future enhancements and make the system more resilient to failures.

Discuss methodologies you use for debugging, such as isolating components, log analysis, and metrics monitoring. Describe a specific instance where your debugging skills led to a significant resolution of a complex issue.

When answering, provide an overview of the project, your leadership role, the team dynamics, and the ultimate results. Emphasize your communication skills and how you kept the team aligned and motivated.

Identify the languages you are most proficient in, particularly those relevant to the Senior Software Engineer, Backend role, like Go, Python, or Java. Explain your familiarity with these languages, and provide examples of projects where they were crucial to your success.

Choose a specific problem that required creative thinking and a detailed solution. Discuss the context, your approach, and the outcome. Highlight how this experience enhanced your technical expertise or decision-making skills.

Talk about any project management methodologies you're familiar with (like Agile or Scrum) and how you apply them to prioritize tasks effectively. Provide examples of how you’ve successfully met deadlines in previous roles.

Discuss the importance of cross-functional collaboration in product development. Highlight your communication strategies and how you ensure alignment with product and design teams to deliver a seamless user experience.

Share specific resources you access regularly, such as blogs, online courses, or professional networks. Mention any communities you’re involved in or conferences you attend to enhance your knowledge and skills continuously.

Emphasize a balanced approach where you respect differing opinions while relying on data to drive decisions. Discuss how you aim for consensus and foster a collaborative environment, ultimately focusing on the project's best interests.