Sr. Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer at Passport, you'll tackle various responsibilities, including optimizing our distributed API, creating and fine-tuning relational data queries, and implementing data processing tasks using our internal Routines framework. You'll also work closely with clients to understand their pain points, collaborate with team members on projects, and enrich our knowledge base in Notion.

To be a fit for the Senior Software Engineer role at Passport, you should have at least 5 years of software development experience and hold a technical degree. Proficiency in TypeScript, NodeJS, Express & Nest, MySQL, Redis, Git, and Elasticsearch is essential, along with experience in distributed cloud-based REST API development.

The work environment for a Senior Software Engineer at Passport is fully remote, allowing you the flexibility to work from anywhere within certain geographic limits. The company fosters a culture of support, collaboration, and innovation, providing you opportunities to grow and enhance your skills while working with a diverse global team.

Passport is committed to employee development by offering a Learning & Development Fund for upskilling and the purchase of products that enhance day-to-day work life. Additionally, you’ll benefit from team gatherings, both virtual and in-person, which are designed to boost camaraderie and professional growth.

As a Senior Software Engineer at Passport, you'll engage in compelling projects that focus on enhancing our API performance, building scalable cloud-based services, and addressing clients' needs within the e-commerce landscape. You'll collaborate with data specialists and have the chance to work on innovations in the international shipping sector.

When discussing your experience with distributed cloud-based REST APIs, highlight specific projects you've worked on. Talk about the challenges faced in scalability and performance, your approach to resolving those issues, and the technologies you used, such as NodeJS or AWS services.

To effectively answer this question, discuss your understanding of database indexing, query structure, and the importance of analyzing query performance through tools such as EXPLAIN. Share specific examples where you successfully optimized queries in previous roles.

Explain your approach to collaboration by mentioning tools you've used, such as Slack or JIRA, and your experiences in regular communication during project development. Provide an example of a successful project that required collaboration and how you ensured everyone was on the same page.

To demonstrate your commitment to code quality, discuss your use of code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration practices. Share experiences where your focus on quality directly contributed to the success of a project.

Address this question by talking about specific challenges, such as indexing large datasets or managing query performance. Highlight how you solved these issues and any improvements made as a result.

Share a specific scenario where you were required to rapidly adapt to a new technology. Discuss your learning approach, the resources you utilized, and the outcome of your swift adaptation.

Describe your strategies for task prioritization, such as using the Eisenhower Box method or agile methodologies. Provide an example of how this approach has contributed to the success of a project or deadlines.

Discuss the importance of client feedback for you and explain your process for addressing their input. Provide an example of how client feedback helped shape a product or service you worked on.

To showcase your commitment to continuous learning, mention blogs, conferences, or online courses that you follow or attend regularly. Share how staying informed has directly benefited your work.

Reflect on your remote work experience by discussing the tools and practices you utilize to maintain productivity and communication. Share tips that you find effective, such as setting a routine or creating a dedicated workspace.