Senior Software Engineer - Back End

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer - Back End position at MightyID, you should have a minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience or 3 years with a master's degree. Strong proficiency in Node.js (at least 2 years), TypeScript (1 year), and MongoDB (1 year) is essential. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and manage tasks effectively in a collaborative environment will also be crucial for success.

As a Senior Software Engineer - Back End at MightyID, you will be responsible for writing and maintaining high-quality production-ready code, collaborating with team members on complex tasks, and ensuring scalable and secure code designs. You will also debug issues systematically, participate in code reviews, and engage with stakeholders to promote knowledge sharing and documentation.

For the Senior Software Engineer position at MightyID, a strong familiarity with Node.js, TypeScript, and MongoDB is required. Additional experience with frameworks like Nest.js, or ODMs such as Mongoose, as well as cloud-based development and deployment practices, would be highly beneficial for candidates.

MightyID boasts a vibrant work culture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. You'll be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about solving complex challenges in identity security. With a focus on employee growth and development, MightyID promotes a supportive environment where your contributions will have a real and direct impact.

At MightyID, we offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will engage in projects that challenge you, participate in mentorship programs, and have access to resources that support your advancement in the field of identity resiliency solutions.

When discussing your experience with Node.js, highlight projects where you used it to build scalable applications. Be specific about libraries, frameworks, and methodologies you've utilized. Share how you handle asynchronous programming and error handling, and emphasize your understanding of Node’s event-driven architecture.

To ensure your code is production-ready, detail your approach to testing, including unit and integration tests. Discuss your practices for code reviews and collaboration with peers to address potential issues before deployment. Highlight any tools you use for continuous integration and monitoring post-launch performance.

When addressing software debugging, talk about systematic approaches you take, such as using logging, breakpoints, or debugging tools. Mention specific examples of complex issues you've encountered and how your methodologies successfully led to resolution, emphasizing your analytical skills.

Explain your approach to task prioritization by discussing how you assess project requirements and dependencies. Mention tools you use for tracking, your communication methods for aligning with team members, and how you adapt to changing priorities based on stakeholder feedback or changing requirements.

Share specific experiences with MongoDB where you utilized its features for data management, querying, and schema design. Discuss projects in which you optimized databases for performance and how you handled migrations or scaling issues.

Discuss your strategies for professional development, such as following thought leaders, participating in forums, attending conferences, or engaging in online courses. Highlight how you apply new knowledge to your work and the importance of integrating contemporary best practices into your team.

Provide an example where you simplified a technical topic, focusing on how you tailored your communication to fit the audience's level of understanding. Discuss the tools or analogies you used to facilitate comprehension and their response, showing the effectiveness of your explanation.

Explain the importance of code reviews in maintaining code quality and fostering collaboration. Discuss how they can help identify potential issues early, promote learning among team members, and encourage adherence to coding standards.

Share specific experiences working in agile environments, emphasizing how iterations, sprints, and regular feedback loops impacted your development process. Discuss your adaptation to changes, team collaboration, and the overall benefits agile practices brought to project outcomes.

Describe your methodology for learning new technologies, such as breaking down the learning process into manageable steps, leveraging official documentation, and engaging in hands-on projects. Highlight your proactive approach to integrating new tools that enhance your effectiveness as a developer.