Sr. Software Engineer

As a Sr. Software Engineer at Sysco, your primary responsibilities include developing high-quality code, adopting architecture standards, writing effective technical user stories, and actively resolving defects. You will also oversee technical debt management and ensure that the software meets performance and scalability requirements.

To apply for the Sr. Software Engineer position at Sysco, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or 4-5 years of relevant developer experience, as well as over 5 years of experience in building high-performance applications, cloud-native solutions, and expertise in modern programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, and Python.

Sysco prioritizes Agile methodologies like Lean, XP, Scrum, and Kanban for its Sr. Software Engineers. This allows for improved processes and estimation, ensuring that the software development lifecycle is efficient and adaptable.

Absolutely! A Sr. Software Engineer at Sysco is expected to play a coaching role for junior developers. You will help them develop their skills, promote a flexible mindset, and guide them in adopting best practices in software development.

As a Sr. Software Engineer at Sysco, you can expect a range of benefits such as private medical insurance, life insurance, personal days off, and opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

To ensure code quality, it's crucial to follow best practices like Test-Driven Development and conduct regular code reviews. You might also want to discuss your experience with static code analysis and how you've used it to catch potential issues early.

Be prepared to discuss specific instances where you built and deployed cloud-native applications, mentioning the cloud platforms you used, such as AWS or Azure, and any relevant frameworks like Spring. Highlight how these experiences have shaped your approach to scalability and performance.

When mentoring junior developers, I focus on fostering a supportive environment. I lead by example, provide constructive feedback, and encourage them to take ownership of their learning. Discuss any specific mentorship experiences you've had and the growth you've observed.

CI/CD practices are vital as they allow for faster and more reliable delivery of software. Be ready to discuss how you've implemented CI/CD pipelines and the benefits they’ve provided for your team, such as quicker recovery from failures and improved collaboration.

When developing user stories, I consider the end user’s needs, performance requirements, and how the feature fits into the larger product vision. Explain your process for gathering and refining user stories to ensure they're actionable and aligned with stakeholder expectations.

Staying updated with emerging technologies involves a mix of continuous learning strategies like following industry blogs, attending conferences, and engaging with the developer community. Share specific tools or resources you use to keep your skills sharp.

I utilize a variety of techniques for defect management, including logging defects systematically, prioritizing them based on impact, and implementing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence. Discuss your process and any tools you prefer to use for tracking issues.

Feedback is critical in my development process as it informs continuous improvement. I encourage open communication within my team and from stakeholders to refine features and address issues proactively. Share examples of how effective feedback has influenced your work.

I address technical debt through regular assessment and prioritization. By maintaining a balanced approach to new features and refactoring old code, I ensure that technical debt is managed effectively. Discuss times you've successfully tackled debt in your projects.

In interviews, describe a project where you encountered significant challenges and how you overcame them. Focus on your problem-solving skills, teamwork, and the lessons you learned from the experience to illustrate your resilience and capability.