Senior Platform Software Engineer - Türkiye - job 1 of 2

As a Senior Platform Software Engineer at JumpCloud, your main responsibilities will include architecting and developing mission-critical services for our core infrastructure, focusing on our API Gateway, PKI systems, and workflow orchestration engines. You will be designing highly available distributed systems, implementing service-to-service authentication frameworks, and enhancing our PKI infrastructure. Additionally, you will work on migrating legacy MongoDB clusters to our new Data Platform, all while ensuring no downtime and data integrity.

To qualify for the Senior Platform Software Engineer role at JumpCloud, you should possess over 5 years of professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on distributed systems. Proficiency in Go and/or Node.js is essential, along with a solid background in API design and microservices architecture. Experience with public cloud platforms like AWS or GCP and knowledge of MongoDB/DocDB for database migration are crucial. Familiarity with PKI, authentication protocols, and security best practices will also be highly valued.

In the Senior Platform Software Engineer role at JumpCloud, technical skills such as experience with Go or Node.js, API design, and microservices architecture are crucial. You should also have familiarity with distributed systems, public cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), and a strong understanding of PKI, authentication protocols, and security best practices. Experience with MongoDB and strategies for database migration will also be important to seamlessly transition from legacy systems.

JumpCloud fosters a remote-first work environment, allowing Senior Platform Software Engineers to collaborate with talented teammates worldwide from the comfort of their chosen workspace. The company values innovative thinking, promotes a culture of building connections, and encourages employees to share unique ideas. With a passionate workforce and a supportive executive team, you'll be part of an agile atmosphere focused on problem-solving within a SaaS-based landscape.

At JumpCloud, growth opportunities abound for a Senior Platform Software Engineer. You will be working in a vibrant environment that encourages continuous learning and collaboration. You can expect to develop your skills while tackling complex technical challenges, participate in cross-functional projects, and have your ideas valued by the leadership team. The culture promotes personal and professional development, meaning you can expect to take your career to new heights with us.

When discussing your experience with distributed systems, focus on specific projects where you've implemented services that are fault-tolerant and highly available. Mention the technologies you've used, such as Go or Node.js, and any challenges you faced and overcame during development. Highlight your understanding of APIs, microservices architecture, and how you've maintained system integrity and performance across distributed environments.

In your answer, emphasize the importance of understanding client needs and how that shapes your API design. Discuss your methodologies, like RESTful principles or GraphQL, and your process for documenting APIs to ensure clarity and usability. Share any experiences where feedback led to API improvements and how you ensure your APIs remain scalable and maintainable.

When discussing database migration, outline your approach, including assessment, planning, and execution stages. Describe how you ensure zero downtime during migrations, any tools you leverage for seamless transitions, and how to maintain data integrity throughout. It's beneficial to provide examples of previous migrations you’ve successfully completed and any lessons learned.

Stress your understanding of security best practices and how you've implemented them in past projects. Discuss specific strategies, such as encryption, authentication, authorization protocols, and regular security audits. Provide examples of how you’ve addressed vulnerabilities and your commitment to ensuring security throughout the software development lifecycle.

Share your readiness to participate in on-call shifts and how you've prepared for quickly addressing incidents. Explain your communication style during emergencies, your strategies for documentation, and your commitment to learning from incidents to improve systems. Express the importance of teamwork in incident resolution and how you keep stakeholders informed.

When discussing PKI infrastructure, outline your knowledge of public key cryptography, key management processes, and how you've implemented PKI in previous roles. Mention any specific systems you’ve worked on and how you've modernized or optimized PKI services as part of your engineering projects.

Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning through various means, such as online courses, attending industry conferences, participating in tech meetups, or following relevant publications and blogs. Share specific examples of how you've applied new technologies to recent projects to demonstrate your adaptability and proactive approach.

Highlight your communication skills and experience working with non-technical stakeholders. Share how you leverage tools for collaboration, ensure everyone is on the same page, and your methods for gathering requirements. Discuss a specific instance of effective collaboration that led to a successful project outcome.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to clearly outline a specific challenge you faced, your approach to solving it, and the positive outcomes. Discuss what tools or methods you utilized and any collaboration involved, showcasing your problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex scenarios.

Express genuine enthusiasm for JumpCloud's mission of simplifying IT and your eagerness to contribute to such an impactful organization. Discuss how the company’s culture, commitment to innovation, and the opportunity to work on challenging technical problems align with your career goals and personal values.