Senior Backend Software Engineer (Remote- US) - job 1 of 2

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Employer.com, your key responsibilities include designing and maintaining high-performance backend systems, owning features from architecture through to deployment, and writing production-ready code. You will collaborate with product and design teams to develop scalable solutions and implement improvements in system observability and fault tolerance.

To apply for the Senior Backend Software Engineer role at Employer.com, you should have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, along with hands-on experience in backend development using languages like Typescript or Java. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP and experience in microservices architecture are also critical.

Candidates should have a strong grasp of backend development technologies including databases like PostgreSQL, Aerospike, and MongoDB, as well as messaging systems like Apache Kafka. Additionally, knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI will be essential for this role.

The Senior Backend Software Engineer position at Employer.com is fully remote for US-based candidates. The environment is collaborative, fostering interaction across teams to enhance both personal and professional growth within the tech field.

Yes, Employer.com strongly encourages career growth! In the Senior Backend Software Engineer role, you'll have the chance to mentor junior team members, influence technical direction, and advance your skills in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Sure! When answering this question, focus on your specific experiences with backend technologies like Typescript or Java, and how you applied those in previous projects. Be clear about your role in designing architecture, writing code, and collaborating with teams to deliver scalable solutions.

In your response, you should emphasize your understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture. Discuss the importance of considering performance, fault tolerance, and employ specific examples of how you structured systems to handle growth.

Relate your response to practices like writing unit tests, utilizing CI/CD pipelines, and code reviews. Highlight examples where you’ve caught issues early in the process, ensuring smooth deployment.

Use this question to showcase your hands-on experience with cloud services. Talk about projects you have migrated to the cloud, how you managed scalability, and any specific AWS or GCP features you utilized.

When answering, be specific about a technical challenge you faced, the steps you took to solve it, and the outcome. Emphasize your analytical skills and creativity in approaching complex scenarios.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning through online courses, workshops, or technology meetups. Mention specific resources or communities you engage with to stay informed.

Reflect on your experiences working with cross-functional teams and the importance of communication tools. Highlight how collaboration fosters innovation and streamlines project delivery, especially in a remote setup.

Express your philosophy on mentorship—discuss how you provide guidance, the importance of knowledge sharing, and how you assess the growth of junior team members to ensure they succeed.

Mention specific tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or any other observability platforms you’ve worked with. Share your experience in setting up monitoring and how it has improved system reliability in your projects.

Share your enthusiasm for the company’s mission and how your skills align with the job. Discuss your desire to be part of an innovative team and how you can contribute to building robust backend solutions.