Backend Software Engineer (C programming)

As a Backend Software Engineer at IMTF Group, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, maintaining, and improving our core backend compiler. You'll work on creating high-quality, performant, and scalable products while collaborating with modern data stores such as Oracle and PostgreSQL. Your role will involve tackling complex technical challenges and implementing effective solutions.

To qualify for the Backend Software Engineer position at IMTF Group, candidates should have a university degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. Additionally, you should have at least three years of hands-on software development experience and be proficient in C programming on both Linux and Windows environments.

Essential skills for the Backend Software Engineer role at IMTF Group include strong C programming abilities, experience with ODBC and relational databases such as Oracle, MSSQL, and PostgreSQL, and excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. The ability to manage priorities under tight deadlines and strong communication skills are also important.

Yes, IMTF Group offers significant opportunities for career development for Backend Software Engineers. You will have the chance to take ownership of important projects from the start and can benefit from paid further education to enhance your skills and advance your career.

While German language proficiency is considered a plus for the Backend Software Engineer role at IMTF Group, it is not a strict requirement. Proficiency in English is essential for effective collaboration in our diverse, international team.

When answering this question, focus on your specific experiences working with C in backend development. Highlight any projects where you've integrated C with databases or other services, and discuss your coding practices and methods for optimizing performance.

Share a structured approach that you take towards problem-solving, such as identifying the problem, researching possible solutions, implementing one, and testing it. Provide an example of a challenging issue you resolved in a previous project and the outcome.

Discuss your hands-on experience with different databases, emphasizing how you've utilized them in past projects. Mention specific tasks you've performed, such as writing SQL queries, database performance tuning, or working with ODBC, and how these experiences have prepared you for the role at IMTF Group.

Describe your coding principles, such as following design patterns, maintaining documentation, and conducting code reviews. Talk about past experiences where you prioritized scalability and maintainability and the impact it had on project success.

Be ready to narrate a specific example of a technical challenge you encountered. Detail the problem, your approach to resolving it, the technologies you used, and what you learned from the experience, as this shows your problem-solving capabilities.

Discuss your debugging process and any tools you rely on. Include examples of particularly difficult bugs you've resolved, and how you tackled the problem systematically. Mention the importance of thorough testing to prevent issues.

Explain your time management techniques, such as using to-do lists or project management software. Provide an example of a time when you successfully managed multiple priorities, emphasizing your ability to stay organized and focused under pressure.

Share your thoughts on communication and collaboration. Discuss how you ensure open lines of communication with teammates and contribute to a positive team dynamic. Relate it back to your experiences at IMTF Group or similar organizations.

If you have experience with agile methodologies, explain your understanding and how you've applied it in past projects. Discuss the importance of iterative development, regular feedback, and flexibility in adapting to changes.

Your answer should reflect your passion for technology and interest in RegTech solutions. Discuss what attracts you to IMTF Group's mission and values, and how your skills and ambitions align with the role and the company’s vision for the future.