Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer at Pricefox.gr, your primary responsibilities include writing clean and performant code while taking full ownership across all phases of the development lifecycle. You will monitor application performance, refactor legacy systems for clarity, and contribute to improving our team processes.

To qualify for a Software Engineer position at Pricefox.gr, candidates should have 3-5+ years of experience in Java or other JVM languages. Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL is crucial, alongside a passion for development and a desire to learn continuously.

Pricefox.gr invests in the professional development of its Software Engineers by fostering a culture of learning. You will have the opportunity to own platform products, work on challenging real-world problems, and engage in discussions about coding best practices—all contributing to a conducive environment for personal growth.

At Pricefox.gr, you can expect a fun yet challenging work environment. Our lean startup culture encourages collaboration and transparency, allowing you to see the direct impact of your contributions while working with an enthusiastic and diverse team.

Yes! Pricefox.gr has a flexible work-from-home policy for its Software Engineers. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to create a work environment that caters to the needs of our team members.

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Discuss practices such as code reviews, unit testing, and using design patterns that promote code clarity. Explain your personal coding standards and how you maintain them in a team setting to deliver high-quality software at Pricefox.gr.

Outline your methodical approach to debugging, including the use of logging, performance monitoring tools, and collaboration with team members. Provide a real-life example of a debugging challenge you've resolved, sharing the impact it had on the project.

Select a specific technical challenge, explain the context, and detail your approach to finding a solution. Discuss the outcome and what you learned from the experience, tying it back to the innovative environment at Pricefox.gr.

Talk about resources you actively engage with, such as online courses, blogs, or community forums. Mention any specific technologies relevant to Pricefox.gr’s stack that you are currently exploring and how you see them enhancing your contributions to the team.

Explain your familiarity with agile practices, such as daily stand-ups, sprints, and retrospectives. Provide examples from past projects where agile methodologies led to improved team performance and project outcomes, aligning it with Pricefox.gr’s approach.

Describe time management strategies that have worked for you, such as prioritizing tasks based on impact and deadlines. Share an example of a situation where you successfully juggled multiple responsibilities without compromising quality.

Share specific projects that involved AWS services, detailing how you utilized various tools within the AWS ecosystem. Highlight your understanding of best practices in cloud security and scaling applications effectively.

Articulate the critical role testing plays in ensuring robust software. Discuss your approach to testing, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end testing, along with how you would implement these practices at Pricefox.gr.

Express your values on teamwork and collaboration, sharing how you inspire and support colleagues. Highlight any experiences where you positively influenced team dynamics and how you plan to bring that to Pricefox.gr.