Senior Software Engineer - Backend (Java/Spring boot) - job 1 of 2

As a Senior Software Engineer - Backend at Too Good To Go, your responsibilities will include building and evolving backend services, developing new features for users and partners, and actively participating in team development processes to ensure continuous improvement. You'll work within product teams to achieve specific outcomes, focusing on quality, maintainability, and scalability.

To apply for the Senior Software Engineer - Backend position at Too Good To Go, you should have substantial experience in backend development using Java and Spring Boot, along with proven skills in MySQL and message systems. Familiarity with Domain Driven Design and AWS services is also crucial. Your enthusiasm for joining cross-functional teams and writing high-quality code will set you apart.

In your role as a Senior Software Engineer - Backend at Too Good To Go, you will be working with a tech stack that includes Java 21, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, and AWS services. This modern stack enables a great developer experience and ensures that the applications you develop are scalable and maintainable.

The company culture at Too Good To Go is inclusive and values collaboration, passion, and innovation. As a Senior Software Engineer - Backend, you’ll be part of an informal environment filled with passionate individuals, allowing you to celebrate successes while tackling the significant challenge of food waste together.

At Too Good To Go, professional growth is encouraged through an autonomous working environment that offers ample opportunities for employees to contribute, develop, and take ownership of their work. You’ll also get the chance to mentor less-senior team members and expand your skills through interesting projects and team collaboration.

In answering this question, reflect on specific projects where you utilized Java and Spring Boot. Discuss how you implemented features, managed dependencies, and optimized performance. Be sure to highlight any challenges faced and how you overcame them, demonstrating both your technical and problem-solving skills.

When discussing your approach to building scalable solutions, provide examples of design patterns you've used, such as microservices or caching strategies. Emphasize your understanding of capacity planning and performance tuning, and how you ensure that solutions can grow with increased load.

To effectively answer this question, mention the best practices you adhere to, such as code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration. Discuss how these practices contribute to code maintainability and quality, fostering a culture of excellence within the engineering team.

Illustrate your collaborative process by sharing how you communicate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders. Mention tools or methods you use for collaboration, such as Agile methodologies or regular stand-up meetings, that help ensure alignment and shared goals within the team.

When addressing your experience with AWS, provide specific examples of services you have utilized, such as S3 for storage or SQS for messaging. Discuss how you configured these services within deployments and any challenges you encountered in managing AWS resources effectively.

Share your passion for reducing food waste and promoting sustainability as motivating factors. Discuss how you find fulfillment in contributing to a greater cause, and how it inspires you to deliver your best work as a Senior Software Engineer.

Reflect on your understanding of Domain Driven Design and how you’ve applied its principles in previous projects. Discuss how this approach has helped in shaping the architecture of the software and aligning it with business needs effectively.

Your response should emphasize your openness to constructive criticism. Discuss how you've actively sought feedback in the past and how it has led to personal and technical growth. Mention techniques you use to incorporate feedback into your workflow and improve the overall code quality.

To answer this question, talk about your strategies for continuous learning, such as attending workshops, reading tech blogs, or participating in online courses. Mention any communities you’re part of that keep you informed about advancements in software engineering.

Provide a clear narrative of the problem you encountered, the analysis conducted, and the solution you devised. Highlight teamwork if applicable, and the lessons learned from the experience, showcasing both your technical acumen and your ability to navigate challenges effectively.