Staff Software Engineer - .Net

As a Staff Software Engineer at Shift, your responsibilities include designing and implementing complex software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior engineers, and making architectural decisions. You will operate using C# (.Net) and JavaScript/TypeScript (ReactJS) while also being involved in agile planning and prioritization. Your input will help enhance our products and services, ensuring that we meet industry standards and deliver exceptional outcomes.

To be considered for the Staff Software Engineer position at Shift, candidates should possess over 7 years of professional experience in software development, along with at least 2 years in a tech leadership role. Strong programming skills in C# (.Net) and experience with JavaScript/TypeScript are essential. Additionally, expertise in software architecture, agile methodologies, and familiarity with Azure Cloud Services will significantly strengthen your application.

Shift is committed to continuous professional development, offering a collaborative and flat structure that encourages learning from colleagues and senior leaders. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll have opportunities to mentor junior engineers, participate in knowledge-sharing sessions every 100 days, and engage with industry best practices to keep your skills sharp and relevant.

At Shift, we embrace a flexible working environment that allows our Staff Software Engineers to work in various settings tailored to their needs. Our headquarters in North Sydney, alongside state-based workplaces, means you can choose the right work environment for you. This flexibility supports a healthy work-life balance, ensuring your productivity and well-being are prioritized.

Staff Software Engineers at Shift enjoy an extensive range of benefits including industry-leading parental leave, support for physical, psychological, and financial well-being, and varied workspaces designed for collaboration and focus. This holistic approach to employee wellness makes Shift a remarkable place to grow your career while feeling valued and supported.

In responding to this question, highlight specific projects you’ve worked on using C# (.Net). Discuss your approach to problem-solving within these projects, mention any frameworks you have employed, and emphasize the importance of writing clean, maintainable code.

In your answer, focus on specific mentorship techniques such as setting up regular one-on-one check-ins, encouraging a culture of learning through code reviews, and providing constructive feedback. Share examples of how you've helped junior engineers reach their full potential.

Discuss your approach to understanding product requirements thoroughly before proposing an architecture. Explain how you involve stakeholders in the decision-making process and ensure that architectural choices align with business goals while also being scalable and maintainable.

Share specific instances where you've utilized Azure Cloud Services in previous projects. Emphasize your understanding of its offerings, how you integrated them within applications, and the benefits seen as a result, such as improved scalability, performance, and security.

A solid response should include definitions and examples of event-driven architectures you've implemented. Discuss any challenges you've faced when adopting this architecture style, as well as the benefits it brought to your team's development process and deployment strategy.

Your answer should reflect an understanding of Agile principles. Mention your role in sprint planning and retrospectives, and how you adapt to changes in requirements. Provide an example of how Agile has positively impacted your development processes.

Discuss your methods for keeping current with industry trends, such as attending workshops, following thought leaders, and participating in online communities. Mention specific resources that have recently helped you enhance your software development skills.

Describe the problem rigorously and the steps you took to analyze and solve it. Highlight your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Don't forget to mention how your solution improved the project's outcome.

Explain your approach to evaluating task urgency and importance, potentially using methods like the Eisenhower Matrix or Agile prioritization techniques. Provide a real-life example where your prioritization skills benefited a team project.

Convey the importance of effective communication in software development. Offer examples of how you've fostered collaboration within your team and across departments, leading to successful project outcomes and better team dynamics.