Senior Backend Engineer

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Robusta Technology Group, your main responsibilities will include architecting, designing, and developing scalable backend systems and APIs, leading technical decisions related to backend architecture, and collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements. You'll also troubleshoot high-priority production issues, optimize backend performance, mentor junior developers, and enforce best coding practices to ensure a high standard of deliverables.

Candidates applying for the Senior Backend Engineer position at Robusta Technology Group should have deep expertise in at least one backend technology such as PHP (Laravel/Symfony), Java (Spring Boot), or .NET (ASP.NET Core). Additionally, familiarity with RESTful API design, proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases, and experience with containerization and orchestration tools are essential for success in this role.

Robusta Technology Group fosters a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages career growth and personal development. From comprehensive social and medical insurance to a flexible remote-first work model, RTG values the well-being of its employees. Working with talented professionals in the industry also ensures you have the opportunity to learn and grow continuously, making it an ideal place for a Senior Backend Engineer.

At Robusta Technology Group, strong leadership and mentorship skills are highly valued for the Senior Backend Engineer role. You should also possess excellent communication abilities, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. The capacity to handle multiple priorities and make critical decisions under pressure is crucial, as is the ownership of technical initiatives.

Yes! Robusta Technology Group operates under a remote-first work model, offering Senior Backend Engineers the flexibility to work from wherever they feel most productive. This approach supports a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to customize your work hours and location according to your personal needs.

When answering this question, be specific about the backend technologies you have experience with, such as PHP, Java, or .NET. Additionally, illustrate your proficiency by sharing relevant projects and the impact your contributions had on those developments.

Provide a detailed description of how you’ve designed and implemented RESTful APIs in past projects. Discuss the challenges faced, how you resolved them, and any performance optimizations you've made to ensure smooth functionality.

Explain your systematic approach to troubleshooting, emphasizing the importance of gathering data, analyzing logs, and communicating with the team. Share a specific instance that demonstrates your problem-solving skills and critical thinking.

Sharing your mentorship philosophy is key. Discuss how you encourage learning through hands-on experience, code reviews, and open communication while fostering a supportive atmosphere for growth and development.

Discuss various practices like code reviews, pair programming, or the implementation of coding standards that you’ve utilized to maintain high-quality code. Providing concrete examples of your contributions to improving team practices would be beneficial.

Talk about your hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI. Provide context around how these tools have improved deployment processes and any specific pipelines you have set up in your previous roles.

Share a specific project, detailing the challenges faced, the solutions you implemented, and the results achieved. Highlight your role in the project and what you learned from the experience.

Discuss aspects such as solving complex problems, the satisfaction of optimizing systems, or the thrill of innovating new solutions. Personalizing your response can help the interviewer connect with your motivations.

Mention various resources you follow, such as tech blogs, online courses, or industry conferences. Emphasizing your proactive approach to staying informed showcases your commitment to professional growth.

Explain your prioritization strategy for tasks and how you manage stress while maintaining productivity. Sharing specific techniques, such as time management or effective communication with teams, can illustrate your capability.