Senior Software Engineer (Golang & K8's) - job 1 of 2

As a Senior Software Engineer (Golang & K8s) at Jobot, your responsibilities will primarily include improving the reliability and scalability of our core platform. You'll also develop new services and tackle existing challenges, focusing on microservices and APIs. You’ll work collaboratively with other developers to implement solutions using Golang, Kubernetes, and Docker—all while contributing to the overall success of our AI-powered product.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer (Golang & K8s) position at Jobot, candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A proven track record of at least 5 years working with microservices and APIs is essential, along with production experience in Golang. Familiarity with Ruby/Rails and strong skills in Kubernetes and Docker are also preferred. Prior experience in a startup environment is a significant advantage.

Jobot boasts a collaborative and innovative company culture designed to support and motivate its employees. As a Senior Software Engineer (Golang & K8s), you will be part of a dynamic team where you can share ideas freely and work on meaningful projects. We're fully remote and prioritize work-life balance with unlimited PTO and flexible hours, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally.

At Jobot, we adhere to modern agile development practices that emphasize collaboration and continuous improvement. As a Senior Software Engineer (Golang & K8s), you will engage in code reviews, pair programming, and regular stand-ups to ensure quality and transparency in our software development process. We encourage our engineers to take ownership of their work and contribute to making technical decisions that shape our product.

Jobot offers an attractive benefits package for its Senior Software Engineers (Golang & K8s), which includes competitive salaries ranging from $150,000 to $200,000, performance-based bonuses, and meaningful equity options. Additionally, employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare benefits, dental and vision coverage, a work-from-home stipend, and the flexibility of unlimited PTO, which supports a healthy work-life balance.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you utilized Golang. Discuss challenges faced, how you overcame them, and the impact your work had. Be sure to mention any relevant metrics or outcomes to showcase your proficiency and ensure they align with the needs of Jobot.

Discuss your experience with developing scalable solutions and the tools or frameworks you've deployed. Mention practices like load balancing, monitoring, and fault tolerance that ensure reliability. Tailor your examples to reflect your understanding of Jobot's technology stack.

Provide specific examples of how you've used Kubernetes and Docker in real-world applications. Talk about how these tools have improved deployment processes and operational efficiency in your past projects, and relate this to how it can benefit Jobot.

Select a relevant problem that showcases your technical expertise, analytical skills, and creativity in problem-solving. Explain the steps you took to address the issue, what you learned from it, and how the experience has prepared you for the Senior Software Engineer role at Jobot.

Discuss your communication style and how you ensure alignment between technical and non-technical teams. Whether it's participating in scrum meetings or writing technical documentation, illustrate how you foster collaboration, especially in a startup environment like Jobot.

Share any projects where you've worked with Ruby/Rails and draw connections between the two languages. Highlight how understanding multiple programming languages enhances your versatility as a Senior Software Engineer and will benefit Jobot.

Offer a specific scenario where you successfully managed a project under time constraints. Emphasize your time management skills, prioritization strategies, and flexibility in adapting to shifts in project requirements. Relate it back to the fast-paced setting at Jobot.

List specific tools you've used, such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI. Discuss how these tools improved your workflow, increased release velocity, or reduced errors, demonstrating your ability to integrate seamlessly into Jobot’s engineering processes.

Talk about the resources you rely on—such as online courses, tech blogs, or community meetups. Emphasizing your proactive approach to learning shows your commitment to professional growth and adapting to new challenges, which will resonate with the culture at Jobot.

Share your passion for AI and discuss how you believe it can change the industry or solve real-world problems. Relate your excitement to Jobot's product goals, demonstrating your alignment with the company's mission and vision.