As a Senior Backend Engineer at Patlytics, your primary responsibilities include developing and enhancing our AI-driven patent software, optimizing backend applications for maximum efficiency and scalability, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring new features to life, and addressing critical production issues. Your contributions directly impact the user experience of our platform!

To qualify for the Senior Backend Engineer position at Patlytics, candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a similar field, along with a strong technical background that includes over 5 years of experience in backend and API development. Proficiency in SQL and Python is essential, along with problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

In your role as a Senior Backend Engineer at Patlytics, you'll work extensively with SQL and Python in a production environment, focusing on our core backend service, AI platform, and data pipeline service. You’ll also have the opportunity to stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in backend development, contributing ideas that shape our tech stack.

At Patlytics, we prioritize professional growth and offer a wide range of opportunities for personal and career development to our Senior Backend Engineers. With access to mentorship, participation in industry conferences, and workshops, you’ll enhance your skills while collaborating with a passionate team committed to innovation.

Yes! Patlytics embraces a hybrid work model, providing flexibility for remote work where feasible. You'll have the support of a vibrant team while enjoying the convenience of working from home or in the office, depending on your preference.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects or roles where you designed APIs or built backend services. Discuss your technical skills in SQL and Python, sharing any challenges you faced and how you overcame them to achieve successful outcomes.

To effectively prioritize tasks, explain your approach to assessing project deadlines, dependencies, and impact. Provide examples of times you've handled competing priorities and the strategies you used to ensure successful project delivery.

When discussing a complex production issue, detail the circumstances that led to the problem and the steps you took to identify and analyze it. Emphasize your troubleshooting process, collaboration with teammates, and the ultimate solution you implemented to restore functionality.

In your response, discuss methods you employ to uphold coding standards, such as code reviews, adhering to best practices, and employing automated testing. Sharing specific examples can illustrate your commitment to quality and consistency in coding.

Explain how you actively engage with technology trends, whether through online courses, attending conferences, or participating in tech communities. Highlight any recent advancements you’ve implemented or researched that reflect your commitment to continuous learning.

In your answer, share specific techniques you've used to optimize performance, such as improving database queries, refactoring code, or using caching strategies. Provide measurable outcomes or improvements resulting from your optimization efforts.

Discuss your Collaborative approach by sharing examples of past experiences where you worked with product managers, designers, or other engineers. Emphasize your communication skills, adaptability, and focus on ensuring alignment across various functional areas.

Highlight the initiatives you've taken to promote best practices within your team, such as organizing training sessions, developing documentation, or improving processes. Provide examples of how these efforts led to enhanced efficiency and quality in your team’s output.

Detail an instance where you identified technical debt. Discuss the implications it had on the project and the strategies you proposed or implemented to address it, such as restructuring code or improving documentation to streamline future development.

Express your passion for the intersection of technology and intellectual property. Share specific reasons why you are excited about leveraging AI to streamline patent workflows, showcasing your enthusiasm for innovative software solutions.