As a Senior Backend Engineer at re:cap, you'll work on enhancing our financial funding product by building production-grade systems primarily in Go. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, suggesting features, improving workflows, and managing the orchestration and processing of vast amounts of data. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and creative thinking to drive product improvements.

Candidates for the Senior Backend Engineer role at re:cap should possess a minimum of three years of engineering experience, with a strong proficiency in Go, software architecture design, and database management (ideally PostgreSQL). Experience in cloud infrastructure, data engineering, and fintech is advantageous. Additionally, excellent organizational skills and fluency in English are essential for effective collaboration.

In the Senior Backend Engineer position at re:cap, you will primarily use Go and PostgreSQL for backend development, along with technologies like Terraform and Kubernetes for cloud infrastructure management. Familiarity with Python and tools like Airflow or Dagster for data engineering tasks are also advantageous. Experience with RESTful APIs is a plus, enabling smooth integrations within our tech stack.

At re:cap, we maintain a remote-first work environment that values flexibility and asynchronous communication, making it ideal for our team across Germany and Europe. While our team works remotely, you may also have access to the office in Berlin, further encouraging collaboration and team bonding in an open, supportive atmosphere.

As a Senior Backend Engineer at re:cap, you will have ample development opportunities including regular feedback discussions and structured pathways for career growth. We deeply value your professional development and are committed to providing resources and support for you to expand your skill set and advance your career within the company.

The application process for the Senior Backend Engineer position at re:cap includes several straightforward steps: First, we conduct an application review, followed by a meet & greet to know our company better. Depending on the position, candidates may also complete a case study or take-home assignment before a role-specific interview. Finally, candidates get to know the team, leading to a potential job offer.

Currently, re:cap does not provide visa or relocation support. Therefore, candidates applying for the Senior Backend Engineer role must already possess a valid EU work permit and reside within the EU to be considered for the position.

When answering this question, illustrate a specific project that highlights your problem-solving skills, technical abilities, and teamwork. Discuss the challenges you faced, the decisions you made, and the outcomes achieved. This will demonstrate your relevant experience and how you’ve applied your skills in a real-world environment.

It's essential to explain your process for maintaining code quality, which may include conducting code reviews, using unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end testing. Emphasize your commitment to clean code principles and continuous integration/deployment practices, as these are highly valued at re:cap.

In your response, detail specific strategies or tools you’ve implemented for data orchestration in previous projects. Mention any frameworks like Airflow or Dagster that you’ve worked with, and describe how they improved data processing and workflow management to achieve efficient results.

Discuss your experience with cross-functional teamwork and how you approach collaboration. Highlight examples of successful communication strategies you've implemented, your willingness to listen and iterate based on feedback, and how you ensure that all parties are aligned on project goals.

Provide an example where you identified an improvement opportunity in a previous project, detailing how you researched and proposed the change. Discuss the impact this had on the product or the team, illustrating your initiative and commitment to continuous improvement.

Talk about your experience with Agile, Scrum, or other methodologies you’ve utilized. Explain how these methodologies have shaped your work process and improved project outcomes. Mention specific instances where you've applied these methodologies effectively.

Describe your approach to continuous learning and professional development. Talk about relevant resources you follow, such as industry blogs, podcasts, conferences, or online courses that help you keep up with the latest trends and technologies in backend engineering.

Discuss any projects where you’ve set up or maintained cloud infrastructure such as GCP, Kubernetes, or Terraform. This showcases your hands-on experience and understanding of cloud technologies that align with the expectations for the Senior Backend Engineer position at re:cap.

Explain your strategies for prioritizing tasks when faced with competing demands. Use examples that reflect your organizational skills, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing circumstances to ensure project success.

Sharing your perspective on receiving feedback can be beneficial for the interview. Emphasize your openness to constructive criticism, your approach to incorporating feedback into your work, and how it contributes to your growth and the overall success of the team.