Backend Engineer (relocation to Cyprus)

As a Backend Engineer at Welltech, you'll be responsible for creating and maintaining APIs for mobile applications, developing internal admin panels, working with mobile app subscriptions, and utilizing Core AWS services like Lambda and API Gateway. Your contributions will also extend to system design and supporting production systems, ultimately aiming to enhance user experiences and engagement.

To qualify for the Backend Engineer position at Welltech, applicants should have a strong proficiency in Python 3 and experience with relational databases like Postgres. Additionally, familiarity with SQLAlchemy or other ORMs, as well as cloud services such as AWS, is essential. Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively are also important qualities we look for in candidates.

Backend Engineers at Welltech primarily utilize Python 3, relational and non-relational databases, and AWS services including Lambda, API Gateway, and CloudFormation among others. Being open to exploring various tools to tackle challenges is also highly valued.

The culture at Welltech is focused on personal and professional growth, collaboration, and impact. As a Backend Engineer, you are encouraged to lead by example and make meaningful contributions to the team and our users, all while enjoying a supportive environment where learning and evolution are integral.

The recruitment process for a Backend Engineer at Welltech typically involves an initial recruiter call to gauge your interest and experience, followed by a skills assessment to evaluate your technical capabilities. Successful candidates will then proceed to meet with the hiring manager to discuss fit and next steps.

A great approach to this question is to emphasize your passion for health and technology, and how Welltech's mission aligns with your values. You could mention specific projects or initiatives by Welltech that excite you.

In your response, highlight specific AWS services you’ve used, such as AWS Lambda or API Gateway, and detail projects where you implemented these services effectively. Discuss the challenges faced and how you overcame them using AWS tools.

Discuss your methodology for API development, including discovery, design, implementation, and testing. Emphasize the importance of clear documentation and user-friendly design, as well as your experience in creating scalable APIs.

Share your knowledge of relational database design and the specific ORMs you've worked with, highlighting how you leveraged these skills in previous projects to optimize performance and efficiency.

Structure your answer using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Clearly outline the challenge, your role, the actions you took, and the final outcome. This showcases your problem-solving skills effectively.

Discuss best practices you follow such as writing tests, conducting code reviews, and adhering to clean code principles. Mention specific tools that help you maintain quality, such as linters or CI/CD processes.

Talk about your experience with asynchronous frameworks like asyncio, and real-world applications you’ve built or managed that required asynchronous operations, emphasizing the benefits of scalability and responsiveness.

Explain your approach to conflict resolution, which should include open communication, seeking to understand their perspective, and collaborating on a solution that aligns with the project goals. This shows your team spirit and flexibility.

Describe your ability to break down complex technical concepts into layman’s terms, and your experience working cross-functionally with product managers or designers to ensure everyone is on the same page.

Share why Welltech's mission to enhance health and wellness resonates with you personally. Highlight the innovative work, collaborative culture, and opportunities for growth that make you eager to be part of the team.