Senior Backend Engineer - job 1 of 2

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Via, your main responsibilities include designing and implementing microservices, taking ownership of the entire development lifecycle, and ensuring the application's performance and scalability. You will also actively participate in agile practices ensuring all aspects of design and deployment are handled effectively.

To apply for the Senior Backend Engineer position at Via, you should have a minimum of 6 years of backend development experience and be adept in languages such as Python, C++, Java, or C#. Additionally, a solid understanding of data structures, multi-threading, and design patterns is essential.

A Senior Backend Engineer at Via should be familiar with cloud platforms like AWS and Kubernetes, as well as having experience in low-level performance optimizations, profiling, and memory analysis. Familiarity with microservices architecture is also crucial.

The work environment at Via is dynamic and collaborative, focusing heavily on agile practices. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that encourages innovation and allows each engineer to make impactful decisions regarding system architecture and technology integrations.

Yes, at Via, you'll find ample opportunities for career advancement. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll gain significant exposure to impactful projects and have the chance to influence company direction, paving the way for future growth within the organization.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you've designed and implemented microservices. Highlight your understanding of scalability, performance optimization, and how you've integrated microservices into existing systems.

Be prepared to discuss specific languages like Python, C++, Java, or C#. Explain why these languages suit certain projects or tasks, including factors like community support, performance, and library availability.

Discuss specific practices like code reviews, automated tests, and continuous integration that you implement to maintain high code quality. Provide examples of how these practices have benefited past projects.

Share a relevant scenario detailing the problem, your thought process in addressing it, and the outcome. Highlight your critical thinking skills and technical competencies in your answer.

Explain the methods you've used for optimization, including profiling and memory analysis. Provide specific results or metrics achieved through your optimization efforts.

Mention resources like tech blogs, conferences, online courses, or networking within the engineering community. Highlight your willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies as a vital part of your career.

Discuss the importance of collaboration, flexibility, and active participation in team discussions. Emphasize how a Senior Backend Engineer contributes to sprint planning and maintaining the agile workflow.

Share concrete examples of projects where you utilized cloud services and your understanding of deployment, scalability, and management of resources in the cloud environment.

Talk about your mentoring philosophy, how you assess the needs of the junior developer, and the techniques you use to foster their growth. Provide an example of successful outcomes.

Express your passion for Via’s mission to transform transportation and how your skills and interests align with their goals. Make it clear that you're enthusiastic about the challenges and innovations ahead!