Backend Software Engineer

As a Backend Software Engineer at Pelago, your main responsibilities will include writing scalable code, designing innovative architecture, and maintaining high software quality. You will collaborate closely with product managers and designers to solve genuine user problems related to travel planning and booking. Additionally, you will advocate for agile practices within the development team, ensuring that everyone’s ideas and contributions are valued.

To be considered for the Backend Software Engineer role at Pelago, candidates should have 3-5+ years of hands-on development experience. Proficiency in languages like Python and familiarity with web frameworks, particularly Flask, are essential. It's also important to demonstrate experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD processes, and an understanding of cloud-native architectures. Experience with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL, will be beneficial.

At Pelago, we primarily utilize Python, Flask, PostgreSQL, and AWS for our backend development. Familiarity with additional tools and technologies such as GraphQL, Redis, Celery, and Elasticsearch would be helpful, but not required. We’re always open to using the best tools for the job, so if you have recommendations, we would love to hear them!

Collaboration is at the heart of what we do at Pelago. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will participate in design reviews, pair programming sessions, and code reviews, promoting a transparent environment where everyone's input is valued. The opportunity to work alongside passionate colleagues from different backgrounds amplifies the collaborative culture, making your experience enriching and impactful.

Absolutely! Pelago values work-life balance and offers flexible working options, including remote work opportunities. We believe that a happy and balanced team is crucial for innovation and growth, so we encourage our Backend Software Engineers to find the working arrangement that best suits them.

When answering this question, elaborate on specific APIs you have developed, the challenges you faced, and how you ensured their scalability and maintainability. Discuss the process of collaboration with frontend teams, as well as any tools or methodologies you used, such as REST or GraphQL.

Highlight your experience with test-driven development (TDD) and any continuous integration systems you've worked with. Discuss how you ensure software quality through automated testing and code reviews, and provide examples of how you've implemented these processes in past projects.

Share specific examples of how you've worked in agile teams, perhaps highlighting sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Emphasize your adaptability and how agile practices helped you deliver high-quality software efficiently.

Provide concrete examples of challenges you've encountered, whether related to scaling, performance optimization, or team collaboration. Emphasize problem-solving techniques you used and what you learned from those experiences.

Discuss the resources and strategies you use to stay updated, whether through online courses, tech blogs, or attending industry conferences. Mention any specific trends that excite you and how they could apply to Pelago’s mission.

Provide a clear example of a project where you collaborated with product managers, designers, or other stakeholders. Discuss the communication strategies you employed to ensure everyone was aligned on goals and deliverables.

Outline your approach, focusing on requirements gathering, architecture design, and iterating on feedback. Emphasize the importance of understanding user needs and collaborating with the team to create a solution.

Talk about your familiarity with common vulnerabilities, such as those outlined by OWASP, and how you factor security into your coding practices. Provide examples of past situations where you implemented security measures.

Discuss your experience with cloud platforms like AWS, including specific services you’ve utilized. Explain how you’ve used these platforms to build scalable, resilient applications.

Convey your excitement about the travel industry and Pelago's innovative approach to connecting people with experiences. Highlight your passion for technology and how you'll leverage your skills to contribute to the company’s vision.