ARG SSR Software Engineer

The primary responsibility of the ARG SSR Software Engineer at Santander involves developing a product focused on controlling Design Authorities and respective architectures. You will engage in both frontend and backend development, utilizing technologies like React.js, Node.js, and Express. Additionally, you'll be tasked with creating and managing RESTful APIs, ensuring adherence to security standards while working collaboratively with a dynamic team.

Candidates applying for the ARG SSR Software Engineer position at Santander should have at least two years of experience in frontend development with React.js and backend development with Node.js and Express. Furthermore, experience in developing REST APIs, working with databases, and familiarity with security standards for APIs is essential. Proficiency in git is also required.

While experience with design systems is not mandatory for the ARG SSR Software Engineer role at Santander, it is a desirable qualification. Having knowledge of and experience with design systems can greatly enhance the development of user-friendly and efficient products, aligning with our goal of delivering innovative financial services.

Santander provides a range of benefits for the ARG SSR Software Engineer role, including a flexible work model that allows for a hybrid working arrangement, three weeks of vacation, and exclusive health coverage through Swiss Medical. Additionally, you’ll receive discounts on banking products, educational courses, and continual professional development opportunities.

At Santander, a solid risk culture is ingrained in our operations, termed Risk Pro. Every employee, including the ARG SSR Software Engineer, plays a pivotal role in managing risks effectively for the sustainability of the business. This collective responsibility enhances team collaboration while fostering a secure environment for innovation and product development.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you utilized React.js. Talk about the challenges you faced, how you optimized performance, and the design patterns you implemented. Highlight your ability to create reusable components and manage states effectively.

Discuss key strategies such as implementing OAuth2 for authentication, validating requests, and sanitizing user inputs. Explain how you stay updated on security best practices and regulations, emphasizing your proactive approach to safeguarding user data.

Frame your answer around a specific and impactful technical challenge. Detail the problem, your thought process in evaluating potential solutions, the final resolution, and how it benefited your team or project. This showcases problem-solving skills and technical expertise.

Explain your process for prioritizing tasks based on project deadlines, importance, and team dependencies. You might mention tools you use for task management and how you communicate with your team to ensure alignment on priorities.

Share a specific example highlighting your role and contributions within a team setting. Discuss your communication skills, how you handled conflicts if they arose, and your approach to fostering collaboration towards common objectives.

Discuss specific development patterns such as MVC, Singleton, or Factory. Provide relevant examples from your projects where you effectively implemented these patterns to improve code organization, enhance maintainability, or streamline processes.

Talk about your experience with both relational and non-relational databases, the types of projects you've utilized them in, and how you ensure efficient querying and data management. Mention any specific database technologies you are proficient with.

Focusing on your involvement in CI/CD, narrate your understanding of continuous integration and delivery, the tools you’ve used (like Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and how these practices enhance collaborative development and deployment speed.

Demonstrate your passion for continuous learning. Discuss your methods for staying updated, whether it's through online courses, community forums, or contributing to open-source projects. Share recent technologies you've learned and how you adopted them into your work.

Before your interview, research Santander’s culture and values. Talk about their commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and innovation. Emphasizing how your personal values align with theirs will show your genuine interest in becoming a part of their team.