Senior Backend Engineer, Fixed Route

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Via, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend systems for a new product. You'll own backend features end-to-end, from architecture and implementation to deployment and maintenance. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will tackle complex challenges to deliver reliable solutions that enhance transit operations and rider experiences.

To qualify for the Senior Backend Engineer position at Via, you should have at least four years of experience in designing and building robust backend systems in a production environment. Expertise in developing APIs and distributed systems, familiarity with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines, as well as strong skills in system design and debugging are essential. A passion for delivering clean and maintainable code is highly valued.

In the Senior Backend Engineer role at Via, you'll work with various technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform for cloud infrastructure. You'll also develop APIs and work on database architectures, ensuring that the backend systems you create are efficient, reliable, and scalable as part of Via’s integrated platform.

Working at Via means contributing to significant advancements in public mobility. As a Senior Backend Engineer, your work will help create innovative solutions that reduce carbon emissions, improve services for transit agencies, and provide accessible transportation options to communities. Through your technical contributions, you will play a key role in ensuring a sustainable future for urban transportation.

Via offers a competitive salary range for the Senior Backend Engineer position, with salaries between $150,000 to $200,000 per year, depending on experience and skills. Additionally, the company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching, ensuring that employees feel valued and supported.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you designed and built scalable backend systems. Discuss the challenges faced, technologies used, and the positive impact your contributions had on the projects.

Provide an outline of your troubleshooting process, mentioning any tools or methodologies you find effective. Discuss a specific example where you resolved a critical issue and what you learned from the experience.

Discuss your familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, and mention specific tools like Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform. Illustrate your experience with practical examples of how you've utilized these technologies in past roles.

Share an example of a project where collaboration was key, detailing how you communicated with team members from different disciplines, overcame challenges, and ensured project success.

Explain your approach to code quality, emphasizing practices such as code reviews, writing unit tests, and adhering to style guides. Providing examples of how these practices improved project outcomes can be persuasive.

Mention the resources you utilize to stay informed, such as online courses, tech blogs, or community forums. Highlight any recent trends or tools you’ve adopted and their impact on your work.

Describe your experience with CI/CD pipelines, including tools you've used for deploying applications. Discuss how you ensure reliable deployments and rollback procedures in case of issues.

Share your strategy for prioritization, whether through agile methodologies or other techniques. Provide an example of a time when you successfully managed competing deadlines.

Discuss your familiarity with API design principles, the tools and methods you use for developing and maintaining APIs, and examples of APIs you have successfully delivered.

Emphasize your interest in Via’s mission and values. Illustrate how your skills align with the company’s goals in transforming transportation and enhancing community services, showing your enthusiasm for contributing to this impactful work.