Junior Backend Engineer (Integrations)

As a Junior Backend Engineer (Integrations) at Rossum, you will play an essential role in assisting with the development of integrations with various ERPs, CRMs, and automation tools. You'll also work with APIs, webhooks, and explore message-driven architectures. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to troubleshoot and enhance the reliability and performance of the integrations, all while receiving guidance and mentorship from senior engineers in the team.

To qualify for the Junior Backend Engineer (Integrations) role at Rossum, candidates should possess a basic understanding of backend development and APIs. A strong curiosity and eagerness to learn about new technologies are crucial, along with a personal or academic project that demonstrates independent problem-solving capabilities. While it's not mandatory, any exposure to Python, Flask, or FastAPI is considered a nice-to-have qualification.

The work environment for Junior Backend Engineers at Rossum is collaborative and energetic, characterized by a small but active team where everyone’s contributions are valued. This dynamic setting allows for diverse responsibilities and creative work, ensuring that you stay engaged with different tasks and projects, pushing your skills and knowledge to new heights.

Junior Backend Engineers (Integrations) at Rossum will have the chance to engage in a variety of innovative projects involving integrations with external systems. You'll work on real-world problems, implementing solutions that significantly affect how users interact with our platform, allowing you to leave your mark as you advance your technical expertise.

Junior Backend Engineers at Rossum enjoy an impressive range of benefits including stock options, generous vacation time (5 weeks + 5 sick days), additional paternity leave, flexible working hours, and the ability to work in a hybrid setting. We also provide high-end laptops and tech setups, language lessons, and access to over 2,700 sports facilities through a multisport card to promote a healthy lifestyle.

When answering this question, highlight any relevant projects or coursework that showcase your understanding of backend development and API integrations. Discuss specific technologies you’ve worked with and how you approached challenges in those projects.

Be honest about the challenges you’ve encountered, but focus on your problem-solving methods. Explain how you resolved issues, what you learned, and how those experiences prepare you for challenges in the Junior Backend Engineer role at Rossum.

Share a structured process you use to learn new technologies, such as setting specific goals, utilizing online resources, and seeking guidance from peers or mentors. Highlight a recent technology you learned and how you effectively incorporated it into a project.

Detail any experience you have with cloud platforms, mentioning specific functions you've performed, such as deploying applications, managing databases, or handling storage solutions. Make sure to relate this experience to your desire to work in cloud-based integrations.

Discuss techniques you employ to improve the reliability of your integrations, such as thorough testing before deployment, monitoring performance post-launch, and utilizing error tracking tools. Make sure your answer reflects how you prioritize user experience.

Explain the value you place on teamwork and collaboration. Provide an example of a project where teamwork was essential and mention how collective problem-solving and shared knowledge enhanced the outcome.

Prepare a specific instance where you identified a problem, implemented a solution, and what the outcome was. This will illustrate your autonomy and capability in handling challenging situations, which is crucial for the Junior Backend Engineer role.

When answering, express your passion for creating seamless user experiences through technology. Explain how integrations can transform businesses and your eagerness to contribute to this dynamic by tackling the complexities of such systems.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning by mentioning various resources you follow, including blogs, podcasts, or online courses. Highlight any communities or meetups you participate in that keep you connected to industry trends and advancements.

Demonstrate your knowledge of message-driven architectures by explaining its concept and advantages. Share any experiences you have with messaging systems like RabbitMQ or Apache Kafka and how they've been beneficial in the projects you’ve worked on.