(1010) Senior Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer at Nearsure, your key responsibilities include developing and implementing a modern platform architecture, participating in architectural discussions, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements. You will focus on enhancing microservices-based applications and troubleshooting complex issues while staying abreast of industry best practices.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer position at Nearsure, candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with 6+ years of experience in software development, particularly with .NET C#. Experience with AWS, Terraform, and event-driven architecture is also essential, as is fluency in English for effective communication with US clients.

At Nearsure, the culture is vibrant and supportive, where Senior Software Engineers engage in team-building activities like coffee breaks and tech talks, fostering a sense of community. We champion autonomy and value diversity, emphasizing open communication and collaboration among team members to create an inclusive work environment.

Senior Software Engineers at Nearsure will work on exciting projects aimed at modernizing clients' software platforms. You'll develop and optimize solutions using cutting-edge technologies, participate in building new ideas, and help clients shift from monolithic to microservices-based architectures, ensuring flexibility and scalability.

Nearsure offers numerous growth opportunities for Senior Software Engineers, including the chance to mentor junior engineers, work on complex, high-impact projects, and engage in architectural discussions. Additionally, supporting and being supported by a dedicated team allows you to develop your skills continually and advance your career within the organization.

When discussing your experience with microservices, be specific about the projects you've worked on, the technologies you utilized, and the outcomes of those projects. Explain how you ensure that applications are modular and maintainable, and share any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

In response, highlight your experience using AWS or Azure, detailing specific services you've utilized, such as EC2, S3, or Lambda for AWS, or Azure Functions and App Services. Share how you’ve implemented these services in past projects and the impact it had on scalability and performance.

Discuss your methodical approach to troubleshooting, starting from the identification of the issue to testing hypotheses and implementing solutions. Provide examples of specific problems you’ve solved, emphasizing your analytical skills and perseverance.

Explain that a good software architecture should be scalable, flexible, maintainable, and decoupled. Discuss architecture patterns you prefer, such as microservices or event-driven architecture, and back your argument with examples from your past experience.

Detail your process for maintaining code quality, which could include writing unit tests, performing code reviews, and using CI/CD pipelines. Give examples of tools you’ve used for testing and how these practices improved your team's output.

Talk about your hands-on experience with event-driven architecture and how it facilitates better communication between services. Mention specific tools or frameworks you’ve worked with, and how adopting this architecture pattern benefited your projects.

Mention the resources you rely on to stay updated, such as industry blogs, webinars, or tech meetups. Explain how you’ve applied new trends in your work and the positive impact they had on your projects or teams.

Be sure to outline a specific project you led, detailing your role, the challenges faced, and the outcomes. Highlight your leadership skills, decision-making process, and how you motivated your team to achieve project goals.

Discuss your approach to task prioritization, emphasizing your use of methodologies like Agile or Scrum. Give an example from a past project, detailing how your prioritization led to successful outcomes.

Express your enthusiasm for Nearsure's culture, commitment to innovation, and dedication to solving complex business challenges. Align your personal values with the company’s mission, and explain how you believe your expertise can contribute to the team’s goals.