Senior Backend Engineer

As a Senior Backend Engineer at InCharge, you'll be responsible for building and deploying web applications using Elixir and Phoenix, collaborating with product teams on feature specifications, and engaging in ensuring system health and performance. You’ll also participate in code reviews, contribute to the development of distributed systems, and work closely with infrastructure teams.

To qualify as a Senior Backend Engineer at InCharge, candidates need a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and at least 5 years of software engineering experience. A strong proficiency in Elixir, API design (GraphQL and gRPC), and cloud technologies like AWS and Docker is critical, along with a solid understanding of micro-service architecture.

The ideal Senior Backend Engineer at InCharge should have a solid background in Elixir, Phoenix, Ecto, and also be comfortable using tools like RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL, Docker, and Kubernetes. Familiarity with CI/CD, micro-service architecture, and modern authorization mechanisms like JSON Web Tokens is also essential.

At InCharge, professional growth is a key focus. Senior Backend Engineers are given opportunities to participate in code reviews, engage in pair programming, and work within agile teams. This collaborative environment promotes continuous learning, and team members are encouraged to offer and receive feedback, actively contributing to their development.

InCharge provides a competitive compensation package, yearly bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance. Additional perks include generous vacation time, office meals and snacks, and team-building activities throughout the year to foster a strong sense of community.

When answering this question, discuss specific projects where you used Elixir and Phoenix, detailing the challenges you faced and how you overcame them. Highlight your approach to building scalable applications and what you learned about performance optimization.

To address this question, explain your process for maintaining code quality, such as implementing test-driven development, conducting code reviews, and utilizing static analysis tools. Provide examples of how you've improved code quality in past roles.

In your response, emphasize your systematic approach to troubleshooting, such as using logging, monitoring tools, and diving deep into code. Mention past experiences where you successfully identified and resolved complex issues.

Discuss your experience with agile methodologies, including participation in daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Share specific examples of effective teamwork and how it contributed to successful project outcomes.

Explain your approach to designing APIs with GraphQL, including how you handle data fetching and optimize performance. Provide examples of projects where you implemented GraphQL solutions and discuss the overall impact.

When discussing micro-service architecture, explain your understanding of its principles and benefits. Share examples of how you’ve designed and implemented micro-services in previous roles, focusing on scalability and maintainability.

Highlight your understanding of the key challenges in distributed systems, such as latency, fault tolerance, and concurrency. Discuss strategies you've employed to address these challenges in previous projects.

Outline your methods for staying current, like attending conferences, following industry leaders, engaging in online courses, and participating in developer communities. Explain how staying updated has benefited your work.

Formulate your answer by narrating a specific instance where you faced a challenging bug, the steps you took to investigate, and the final solution. Emphasize the skills and techniques you learned through the process.

When answering this question, express your enthusiasm for InCharge's mission in electrification and any particular aspects of the company culture or technology stack that attract you. Personalize your response to reflect your alignment with their values.