(870) Senior Backend Engineer

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Nearsure, you'll be responsible for technical leadership within your team, guiding and mentoring fellow engineers. You'll actively design and develop robust back-end systems while collaborating with front-end teams and stakeholders to deliver top-notch solutions. Your role will also include advocating for best practices in software development and helping to navigate any technical challenges that arise.

To qualify for the Senior Backend Engineer role at Nearsure, candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, alongside 8+ years of backend development experience. Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, and Node—each with a minimum of 5 years—is essential. Moreover, experience with NextJS and strong English language skills are vital to communicate effectively with our US clients.

Nearsure prioritizes the well-being of its remote employees by offering comprehensive support through its People Care team, which assists with everything from managing time off to ensuring a balanced work-life experience. With a focus on autonomy, paid holidays, and wellness programs, Nearsure creates a supportive environment where all team members can thrive and feel connected.

Senior Backend Engineers at Nearsure enjoy a range of benefits, including a competitive salary in USD, paid time off according to local laws, national holidays, sick leave, and a birthday week off. Additionally, we provide refundable annual credits for personalized perks and engaging team-building activities to forge camaraderie among colleagues.

The hiring process for the Senior Backend Engineer position at Nearsure typically begins with a conversation with our recruiters, followed by a technical interview with senior developers. If you impress our team, you may then meet with our clients to finalize your position in our remote family. We strive to ensure a positive and informative experience for all candidates.

When asked about your Node.js experience, focus on specific projects where you've utilized Node.js. Discuss challenges you faced, how you implemented solutions, and the impact of your work on the overall project. Highlight your understanding of asynchronous programming and how you manage performance and scalability within your applications.

Emphasize the importance of constructive feedback during code reviews. Discuss your method for evaluating code quality, best practices, and how you support team members in improving their coding skills, fostering an environment of collaboration and learning. Providing examples of past positive experiences can also strengthen your response.

Talk about the practices and tools you integrate into your workflow, such as testing (unit, integration, etc.), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes, and adhering to coding standards. Mention your emphasis on writing clean code and the role documentation plays in maintaining code quality.

Select a challenge relevant to backend systems or team leadership. Provide context about the problem, the actions you took to address it, and the outcome. Make sure to detail how your resolution positively impacted your team or project, showing your problem-solving abilities and leadership skills.

In your response, explain how TypeScript enhances code quality and maintainability in your backend applications. Discuss your experience using TypeScript in specific projects, the benefits it brought over JavaScript, and how it helps catch errors early in the development process.

Demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning. Share specific resources you follow (blogs, podcasts, online courses, etc.), communities you’re part of, or conferences you attend. Highlight how you have implemented new tech or trends to improve your work processes or projects.

Talk about the significance of teamwork in achieving project goals. Discuss how you collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project requirements and objectives. Highlight any tools or practices you utilize to facilitate effective communication.

Share your approach to designing APIs, including RESTful principles, versioning, and documentation strategies. Discuss specific projects where you developed APIs, the methods used to ensure performance and security, and how you handled interactions with front-end applications.

Explain your strategy for resolving conflicts professionally and constructively. Emphasize active listening, understanding diverse viewpoints, and seeking common ground. Offer an example where you overcame a disagreement while promoting team harmony.

Outline your aspirations for growth and development, including leadership roles, mastering new technologies, or contributing to significant projects. Highlight your desire to mentor junior developers and create an effective, cohesive team culture.