Senior Backend Engineer (Python) - Blitz

As a Senior Backend Engineer (Python) at Voodoo, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing backend services that integrate with our microservice architecture, ensuring scalability and reliability in the gaming platform. You'll also explore various technology stacks to optimize performance, resolve backend and infrastructure challenges, and develop readable and maintainable code. Collaboration with other teams will be essential as you contribute to the overall success of the Blitz platform.

Candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in backend programming, particularly in Python. A solid understanding of algorithms and databases is crucial. Experience with cloud infrastructure, especially AWS and GCP, is preferred. Familiarity with microservice architectures and knowledge of frontend technologies is a plus, but above all, a willingness to learn and adapt is highly valued at Voodoo.

The technology stack for the Senior Backend Engineer (Python) role at Voodoo includes programming languages such as Python and bash, databases like AWS DynamoDB, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and AWS services such as S3 and Lambda. You'll work with tools for CI/CD, including Kubernetes and Docker, as well as monitoring solutions like Prometheus and Grafana, to provide a robust and reliable backend.

Voodoo fosters a culture of growth and learning, providing ample opportunities for professional development. As a Senior Backend Engineer (Python), you'll have access to various resources to expand your skills, including mentorship from experienced colleagues. Additionally, the culture encourages continuous learning through challenges and projects that allow you to learn new technologies and best practices.

Benefits for the Senior Backend Engineer (Python) role at Voodoo include a competitive salary tailored to your experience, Swile lunch vouchers, full gym memberships through Gymlib, premium healthcare coverage for you and your family, and unlimited vacation days to maintain your work-life balance. Moreover, you can enjoy wellness activities in our Paris office, and the option for remote work on Fridays.

Begin by understanding the requirements and scalability needs of the project. Discuss your preferred design patterns and how you ensure code is maintainable and testable. Mention any experience with microservices and how you manage dependencies between services.

Share a specific situation, detailing the problem, the steps taken to resolve it, and the outcome. Focus on your technical skills, critical thinking, and collaborative efforts with your team, and highlight what you learned from the experience.

Discuss your familiarity with cloud providers, particularly AWS or GCP, detailing specific services and tools you’ve used. Explain how you leveraged cloud technologies for scalability, reliability, and performance in previous backend systems.

Talk about the practices you follow, such as implementing automated tests, monitoring, and alerting. Share examples of solutions you've put in place to handle failures and ensure uptime, reflecting on your understanding of best practices in service architecture.

Explain your competencies in designing, developing, and deploying microservices. Discuss the advantages you've realized, any challenges faced, and how you've leveraged tools like Docker and Kubernetes to orchestrate those services.

Emphasize the importance of writing clean, readable code, and adhering to standards such as PEP 8 for Python. Discuss your approach to version control, documentation, and code reviews, highlighting any practices that promote collaboration and maintainability.

Mention your commitment to continuous learning through methods such as attending workshops, online courses, participating in tech communities, or following industry blogs and podcasts. Highlight specific resources or practices you've found beneficial in keeping your skills sharp.

Share your preferred monitoring tools, such as Grafana or Prometheus, and discuss their significance in maintaining system health. Illustrate how you use these tools to create alerts and dashboards that help in identifying issues proactively.

Discuss how testing ensures the quality and functionality of backend services. Share your experience with various types of testing, such as unit testing or integration testing, and how they contribute to more resilient and error-free code.

Reflect on the critical impact of backend engineers in designing reliable, scalable services that provide the necessary infrastructure for gameplay mechanics. Highlight how backend systems enable seamless user experiences and support business goals for platforms like Blitz.