Senior Backend Engineer (TypeScript, API, SQL)

As a Senior Backend Engineer (TypeScript, API, SQL) at our company, you will develop and maintain backend services, design RESTful APIs, and optimize SQL databases. You'll work with large datasets, ensuring performance and reliability through testing and collaboration with other teams.

The ideal candidate for the Senior Backend Engineer role should have proven experience in backend development with TypeScript and Node.js, strong knowledge of Fastify and OpenAPI for API development, and extensive experience with both Oracle SQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases.

Our company promotes a fully remote working environment tailored for candidates in the Philippines. You'll work in a structured but innovative team where independent contributions are valued, and collaboration is encouraged for driving impactful results.

We prioritize continuous learning and professional growth for our Senior Backend Engineers by providing a supportive work atmosphere. You will gain exposure to new technologies and have ample opportunities to collaborate on diverse projects that foster innovation.

The salary range for the Senior Backend Engineer position is between $3,500 and $4,500 USD per month, depending on your experience and qualifications. We offer competitive compensation for top talent in the industry.

In answering this question, highlight your specific projects or roles where you used TypeScript and Node.js. Discuss how you leveraged these technologies to build scalable applications and any particular challenges you overcame.

When discussing your approach to developing RESTful APIs, explain your methodology for designing APIs that ensure scalability and performance. Mention any frameworks like Fastify that you’ve employed and how you address different HTTP methods.

Be prepared to share specific strategies for optimizing SQL queries. This may include indexing techniques, avoiding unnecessary joins, and leveraging tools like Knex.js for building efficient queries. Share examples that illustrate your optimization process.

Provide details on your experience managing large legacy databases. Discuss the specific challenges you faced and how you navigated them, such as migrating data, enhancing performance, or maintaining data integrity across systems.

Talk about the importance of testing in your development process. Explain how you write unit and integration tests, along with any tools you use to automate testing. Including examples from your past work can demonstrate your commitment to code quality.

When asked about scalability, emphasize factors like load balancing, caching strategies, and microservices architecture. Discuss how you’ve considered scalability in past projects and how you plan for future needs.

Share experiences that emphasize your communication skills and how you effectively work with cross-functional teams. Mention the importance of understanding different perspectives when translating business requirements into technical solutions.

In your response, be prepared to describe a specific problem you've faced in a backend development context. Explain the steps you took to analyze the issue, the solution you implemented, and the outcome of your actions.

Discuss the resources you utilize to stay informed about backend development trends. This could include blogs, podcasts, webinars, or online courses. Express your enthusiasm for continuous learning and adaptation in your field.

Articulate your professional aspirations, ensuring they align with the company's vision. Whether it's expanding your technical skills, taking on leadership roles, or contributing to innovative projects, showing ambition will resonate well with interviewers.