Senior Backend Software Engineer

A Senior Backend Software Engineer at Via is responsible for designing and developing scalable microservices and APIs using modern technologies like Python or Go. This role involves collaborating with product and frontend teams, participating in code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and driving architectural decisions to ensure the system can handle millions of daily transactions effectively.

To qualify for the Senior Backend Software Engineer position at Via, candidates should have 6+ years of backend programming experience, preferably in Python or Go. Experience with complex architectures like microservices, familiarity with cloud-based serverless deployment (AWS), and a background in databases and SQL are highly advantageous.

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Via, you can expect to work on impactful projects that include building and maintaining a flexible backend to support various applications and millions of users. This entails implementing new features, enhancing system stability, improving security, and optimizing performance, all of which are crucial for Via's global impact.

Collaboration is key for the Senior Backend Software Engineer role at Via. You will work closely with product managers and frontend developers to architect solutions that meet business requirements while maintaining high performance. This teamwork ensures the successful delivery of features that enhance the overall customer experience.

Via supports the professional growth of its Senior Backend Software Engineers by providing opportunities for career advancement, ongoing mentorship, and access to training resources. The inclusive work environment fosters skills development and encourages engineers to take on leadership roles in projects and initiatives.

In your response, outline specific projects you’ve worked on where you utilized Python or Go. Discuss the challenges you faced and how you overcame them, emphasizing your ability to develop robust backend systems.

Define microservices and share examples of how you’ve designed and implemented them in your past roles. Highlight the benefits of microservices architecture and your approach to managing service communication and scalability.

Discuss your strategies for ensuring reliability, such as load testing, monitoring, and scaling. Explain how you address performance issues and the tools you use to monitor system health and incident response.

Talk about your experiences with database design, optimization, and management. Explain how you’ve designed database schemas for efficiency and how you've worked with SQL databases in conjunction with backend services.

Share your philosophy on conducting code reviews, focusing on constructive feedback and knowledge sharing. Discuss your experience mentoring others and how you help junior engineers grow in their roles.

Detail your experience with AWS services and how you've utilized them for deploying and managing backend applications. Mention specific services you've used and any challenges you faced while ensuring efficient cloud-based deployment.

Provide an example of a technical challenge you've encountered, how you approached it, the solution you implemented, and the impact it had on your project or team. This demonstrates your problem-solving skills and resilience.

Discuss the resources you use to stay updated, such as blogs, webinars, and conferences. Highlight any personal projects or learning endeavors outside of work that showcase your enthusiasm for continuous improvement in backend technologies.

Explain your task management strategies, such as using Agile methodologies or project management tools. Share examples of how you balanced competing priorities and met deadlines without sacrificing quality.

Reflect on what you find appealing about Via's mission and projects. Highlight how your values align with the company's vision of transforming transportation and your excitement about contributing to impactful solutions.