Senior Backend Software Engineer - PTVR

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at MNTN, your main responsibilities include designing and building scalable marketing platforms, developing high-volume services to ensure reliability at scale, collaborating with product and project leaders, and optimizing existing products. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing our Connected TV advertising services.

To qualify for the Senior Backend Software Engineer role at MNTN, candidates should have at least 5 years of development experience in Java, Kotlin, or Scala, alongside a strong understanding of SQL, modern design patterns, and microservice architecture. Familiarity with cloud hosting solutions and experience in Linux/Unix environments are also essential.

At MNTN, Senior Backend Software Engineers work with a variety of modern technologies including TypeScript, Java, Kotlin, SQL, AWS, and Python. Additionally, knowledge in NoSQL databases like Cassandra and experience using frameworks for unit and functional testing are highly valued.

MNTN supports work-life balance by offering a 100% remote work environment across the US, a flexible vacation policy, and even a three-day weekend every month. This allows Senior Backend Software Engineers to enjoy their personal time while contributing to innovative projects.

The company culture at MNTN is centered around a people-first approach, valuing trust, ambition, and quality. As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you'll be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions are recognized and you have opportunities for professional growth and development.

When discussing your experience with Java, Kotlin, or Scala, focus on specific projects where you used these languages. Detail the architecture you developed, any challenges faced, how you overcame them, and measurable outcomes from your work.

To ensure reliability in high-volume services, describe your approach to implementing monitoring and observability tools, conducting load testing, and utilizing proper failover strategies. Additionally, mention the importance of setting up alerts and using health checks to maintain service uptime.

When discussing SQL optimization, highlight strategies such as indexing, analyzing query execution plans, and using tools for performance monitoring. Share examples where you improved database access speeds or reduced overhead on large datasets.

Emphasize your communication skills and your ability to simplify complex technical concepts. You could describe a situation where you successfully collaborated with non-technical stakeholders to understand their needs and translate that into actionable technical solutions.

Discuss your familiarity with testing frameworks like JUnit and your philosophy regarding test coverage. Provide examples of how writing tests has significantly improved code quality in your projects, and any processes you implement for continuous integration.

Illustrate your hands-on experience with cloud platforms by detailing specific services used, such as EC2 for hosting or RDS for databases. Describe how these services enhanced the scalability and reliability of the projects you've worked on.

For troubleshooting a production issue, recount a specific incident. Explain the steps you took to diagnose the problem, any tools used for monitoring or debugging, and how you communicated the resolution to the team. Highlight a positive outcome following the resolution.

Mention your proficiency with Git, describing your branching strategies, collaboration with pull requests, and how you manage code reviews within your team. Discuss the importance of version control in maintaining code integrity and facilitating teamwork.

Describe specific design patterns, such as MVC, Singleton, or Observer, that you’ve successfully implemented and explain their benefits. Share how these patterns improved code organization and maintainability in your past projects.

Illustrate your approach to continuous learning by mentioning resources you utilize like online courses, documentation, or community forums. Share examples of new technologies you've integrated successfully into your workflow and the benefits it brought to your projects.