Back End / Full Stack Software Engineer

As a Full Stack/Back End Software Engineer at Worth AI, your core responsibilities encompass designing and maintaining scalable web applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze user requirements, developing user-friendly interfaces, and ensuring high-quality code through thorough testing and debugging. You'll also participate in code reviews and stay updated on industry trends, making a meaningful impact in our mission to promote equitable decision-making in businesses.

To become a Full Stack/Back End Software Engineer at Worth AI, candidates should have proven experience in developing web applications, proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript and Python, and strong knowledge of both front-end and back-end technologies. Familiarity with cloud technologies, containerization, and version control systems is essential, while experience in the Risk, Underwriting, and Payments industries is preferred. Superb communication skills will also be crucial.

Worth AI is committed to the continuous learning of all its employees, including Full Stack/Back End Software Engineers. You'll have opportunities to keep up with emerging technologies, participate in code reviews for skill improvement, and engage in collaborative problem-solving with diverse teams. This dedication to professional growth ensures that your skills are always on the cutting edge, driving forward our mission in the technology landscape.

As a Full Stack/Back End Software Engineer at Worth AI, you will work with a variety of modern technologies including JavaScript frameworks like React and TypeScript, back-end technologies such as Node.js and Express.js, and relational databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL. You will also engage with cloud technologies, containerization tools, and version control systems, leveraging these tools to enhance our software development practices and support our innovative projects.

At Worth AI, Full Stack/Back End Software Engineers enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health care (medical, dental, and vision), a retirement plan, unlimited vacation, and opportunities to work from home. Additionally, we offer wellness resources and provide free food and snacks in our office, creating a supportive and enjoyable work environment for all employees.

When answering this question, share specific projects where you designed scalable applications, emphasizing the technologies used and the challenges faced. Discuss how you ensured performance and reliability, and mention any collaboration with team members to address scalability issues effectively.

In your response, mention principles such as adhering to coding standards, conducting thorough testing, participating in code reviews, and applying security principles throughout the development process. Provide examples of how these practices have positively impacted previous projects.

Share your strategies for continuous learning, such as following industry blogs, participating in workshops or webinars, joining local tech meetups, and engaging with online coding communities. Highlight any recent technologies you have explored and how they impact your work as a Full Stack/Back End Engineer.

Discuss your familiarity with using Git for version control, explain how it aids in collaborative development, and provide examples of workflows you have followed in previous projects. Mention any specific challenges you have faced with version control and how you overcame them.

When responding, provide a clear example that outlines the bug's complexity, the steps you took to identify and resolve it, and how your solution improved the application's overall performance or security. Showing your problem-solving skills will be crucial here.

Explain your role within Agile teams, how you contributed to sprint planning and retrospectives, and your approach to transparency and collaboration. Give concrete examples of how Agile methodologies improved productivity and team communication in your past positions.

Discuss your approach to gathering user requirements, emphasizing collaboration with stakeholders through interviews, surveys, or workshops. Explain how you translate those requirements into technical specifications, ensuring user-driven solutions in your development work.

Describe your method for integrating front-end and back-end components, stressing the importance of clear interfaces and communication between teams. Emphasize the tools and practices you use to ensure smooth integration and a cohesive user experience.

Share specific cloud technologies you have experience with, like AWS or Azure, and describe how they enhanced your projects in terms of scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Provide examples of how cloud solutions enabled better team collaboration and project delivery.

In your answer, recount a specific instance of rapidly learning a new technology, detailing how you structured your learning process, the resources you used, and how you effectively implemented this new technology into a project. Highlight your adaptability and willingness to grow.