(863) Senior Backend Engineer

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Nearsure, you'll be responsible for developing features and improvements for client products in a secure and well-tested manner. You'll also mentor fellow software engineers, conduct code reviews, and advocate for enhancements in product quality and performance, actively identifying technical challenges and proposing effective solutions.

To be considered for the Senior Backend Engineer position at Nearsure, you'll need a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, at least 7 years of experience in software development, and over 5 years of experience with Java, as well as 3 years with microservices. Effective communication in English is vital, as you'll be working closely with US clients.

Nearsure prides itself on a work culture that emphasizes autonomy, honesty, and respect for diversity. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll have flexibility in your work environment with no micromanagement. You’ll enjoy engaging team-building activities and have access to our People Care team, ensuring a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.

Absolutely! The Senior Backend Engineer role at Nearsure is 100% remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in Latin America. If you enjoy in-person interactions, you also have the option to visit coworking spaces throughout the region, broadening your professional network while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

As a Senior Backend Engineer with Nearsure, you'll benefit from competitive salary compensation in USD, paid time off according to your country's laws, national holidays, sick leave, a refundable annual credit for perks, team-building activities, and a special day off during your birthday week to celebrate with family and friends.

To ensure code maintainability and adherence to best practices, I follow coding standards and style guides relevant to the specific technology stack. Conducting thorough code reviews, writing extensive documentation, and implementing automated testing are key strategies I employ to maintain high code quality.

In one of my previous projects, I encountered performance issues due to inefficient database queries. I analyzed the queries, optimized them by implementing indexing, and restructured data access patterns, which ultimately improved system performance and scalability, ensuring a smoother user experience.

I have over 3 years of experience working with microservices architecture, where I designed, implemented, and deployed independent services that communicate via APIs. This experience has enhanced my ability to develop robust, scalable applications while facilitating easier maintenance and deployment.

I regularly follow industry leading blogs, participate in online forums, attend webinars, and join tech meetups to stay informed about the latest technologies and trends. Furthermore, I engage in continuous learning through courses and certifications relevant to my field.

When mentoring junior engineers, I focus on fostering a supportive environment by offering constructive feedback, encouraging them to take on challenging tasks, and sharing resources for continuous learning. I find that pairing them with more experienced engineers during projects also significantly accelerates their growth.

My experience with code reviews includes both giving and receiving feedback. I ensure that I provide constructive criticism, focusing on overall best practices and suggesting improvements while also being open to receiving feedback on my own work to promote a culture of learning and collaboration.

In a past project, we identified several pieces of technical debt that were affecting our delivery speed. I proposed a plan for gradually refactoring the codebase by prioritizing areas causing critical issues, enabling us to improve performance without affecting project timelines.

When faced with tight deadlines, I prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact. I use project management tools to track progress, break larger tasks into manageable chunks, and communicate regularly with stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure clarity on timelines.

My approach to working with cross-functional teams includes fostering open communication and actively collaborating to understand requirements and constraints. I believe in leveraging diverse perspectives to enhance problem-solving and drive project success by integrating different skill sets effectively.

I ensure high availability and performance by implementing best practices such as load balancing, caching, and using distributed systems. Regular performance evaluations and monitoring tools allow me to identify bottlenecks and optimize the application proactively to maintain a smooth user experience.