Senior Backend Engineer, Fixed Route - job 1 of 2

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Via, your responsibilities will include designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend systems specifically for a new product that integrates into Via’s existing platform. You'll own backend features from architecture to deployment and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.

To apply for the Senior Backend Engineer position at Via, candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in designing and building robust backend systems, with expertise in APIs, distributed systems, and efficient database architectures. Familiarity with cloud platforms like Docker and Kubernetes is also essential.

The work environment for a Senior Backend Engineer at Via is collaborative and innovative, offering opportunities to tackle complex technical challenges while working closely with teams of engineers, data scientists, and product managers. The culture encourages creative problem-solving and is fueled by a passion for modernizing transportation.

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Via, you'll work with various tools and technologies including cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, as well as frameworks like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform. You’ll also have the opportunity to research and implement new tools to enhance backend reliability.

The salary range for the Senior Backend Engineer position at Via is between $150,000 to $200,000 per year. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills.

In answering this question, focus on your years of experience, specific technologies you've worked with, and any projects that highlight your ability to build robust backend systems that are scalable and efficient.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to detail a specific challenging problem in a previous project, explaining how you approached it, the solution you implemented, and the impact it had on the project.

Discuss your practices for maintaining clean code, such as code reviews, adhering to best practices, and utilizing automated testing frameworks to ensure reliability and maintainability in your projects.

Talk about specific debugging tools and methodologies you prefer, as well as your logical approach to isolating and resolving issues within backend systems efficiently.

Highlight the cloud platforms you have used, your experience deploying applications, and how you utilize various services to enhance backend performance and scalability.

Explain your process for prioritizing tasks, possibly emphasizing how you evaluate the impact of features and bugs, and how you communicate these priorities with your team.

Describe examples of past collaborations with product managers, designers, or other engineering teams, and how these collaborations led to successful project outcomes.

Share a specific instance where you made significant architectural decisions, outlining the context, your thought process, and the resultant success or learning experience.

Discuss the resources you utilize to stay informed, such as tech blogs, podcasts, online courses, or community involvement, and how this knowledge has benefited your work.

Reflect on your personal values and how they align with Via’s mission of transforming transportation. Mention your excitement about working on impactful projects and being part of a team that innovates solutions.