Senior Back-End Developer

As a Senior Back-End Developer at Powertalent, you will be responsible for implementing REST APIs, designing architecture for new services, ensuring performance and scalability, and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Your expertise in microservice patterns and various programming languages will play a crucial role in our development processes.

To qualify for the Senior Back-End Developer position at Powertalent, candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in back-end development, particularly with REST APIs. Proficient knowledge in programming/scripting languages like Go, Python, Ruby, or Java is essential, along with hands-on experience with event sourcing, Apache Kafka, RDBMS like PostgreSQL, as well as NoSQL databases.

For the Senior Back-End Developer role at Powertalent, candidates should be well-versed in programming languages such as Go, Python, Ruby, and Java. These languages are crucial for developing high-quality, scalable applications and leveraging the full capabilities of our client's technology stack.

While the Senior Back-End Developer position at Powertalent offers a hybrid work model, meaning you can split your time between remote work and the office, it is essential that candidates are currently residing in Portugal to facilitate effective collaboration with the team.

The Senior Back-End Developer role at Powertalent includes generous benefits such as health insurance, food subsidies, and the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. These perks are designed to support your well-being and promote a balanced work-life experience.

During the interview, you should focus on specific examples of how you've implemented REST APIs in past projects. Discuss the challenges you faced, the technologies you used, and the impact of your contributions on the overall project.

Highlight your preferred programming languages and provide reasons for your choices. Explain how your experience with specific languages like Go, Python, or Java has enriched your development practices and contributed to your success in previous roles.

When answering, describe your experience designing and implementing microservices. Discuss the benefits of microservices, how you've utilized them in previous projects, and how they contributed to scalability and maintainability.

Explain your approach to software testing, including your experiences with TDD/DDD methodologies. Share specific examples of how you ensured code quality and reliability in your previous projects.

Discuss techniques you use to manage your workload, such as prioritization, effective communication, and time management. Share an instance where you successfully met a challenging deadline while maintaining quality.

Mention your experience with tools like Git, explaining how you've utilized version control in collaborative projects to track changes, manage releases, and coordinate with team members.

Share your strategies for staying updated with the latest technologies, such as attending workshops, taking online courses, or engaging in communities. Discuss how this learning has evolved your skill set and benefited your previous employers.

Provide a clear, concise explanation of event sourcing and highlight its advantages, such as providing a complete history of changes, supporting real-time analytics, and allowing for increased flexibility in data management.

Use this opportunity to talk about a specific project where you took the initiative to enhance performance. Detail the steps you took, the metrics involved, and the positive outcomes that resulted from your efforts.

Express your enthusiasm for Powertalent’s approach to recruitment and outsourcing. Mention specific aspects that resonate with you, such as their commitment to innovation and how you can contribute to their mission of delivering top-notch digital solutions.