Mid Software Engineer - Typescript & AI

As a Mid Software Engineer at Zipdev, your responsibilities include the full software development lifecycle, meaning you'll design, implement, and deploy software solutions based on stakeholder requirements. You will also adhere to clean code principles while working with frameworks such as Next.js and conducting testing, debugging, and troubleshooting for existing systems. Plus, you'll leverage new AI technologies to optimize tasks and drive project success.

To qualify for the Mid Software Engineer role at Zipdev, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, and at least 3 years of professional experience building production-level software. Advanced proficiency in TypeScript and Python is essential, along with hands-on experience in web development using frameworks like Next.js and React.js.

As a Mid Software Engineer at Zipdev, you'll primarily work with TypeScript, Python, and JavaScript, focusing on Vercel and Node.js frameworks. You’ll also utilize Next.js and interact with relational databases like PostgreSQL. Moreover, there will be opportunities to explore AI implementations, including large language models and generative AI solutions to enhance your workflow.

Zipdev is committed to the growth of its employees and supports professional development through access to training platforms and continuous learning bonuses. You will have opportunities to develop new skills and stay current with emerging technologies, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and innovation within our team.

At Zipdev, we pride ourselves on our collaborative and authentic culture. We value open communication and technology exploration. Our core value, 'Be authentic,' encourages you to express your true self. Working remotely Monday through Friday, our team enjoys a supportive environment focused on creativity, quality work, and employee well-being.

When answering this question, provide details about your role and responsibilities within the project. Highlight how you applied TypeScript's features to enhance the application's performance, discuss any challenges faced, and how you overcame them, showcasing your leadership skills.

Discuss your methods of keeping up with AI advancements such as reading relevant articles, participating in webinars, or engaging in online courses. Highlight specific experiences where you successfully integrated AI technologies, ensuring to explain the impact on the project's outcome.

Provide an overview of specific projects where you've used Next.js for full-stack applications. Illustrate your problem-solving capabilities by sharing any challenges you encountered while working with the framework and how you leveraged its features to create efficient and scalable applications.

Mention clean code principles you follow such as DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself) and best practices for documentation. Discuss your approach to code reviews, automated testing, and the tools you use for maintaining high code quality.

Explain your process of stakeholder interviews, requirement analysis, and how you translate their needs into technical specifications. Emphasize communication skills that facilitate understanding and collaboration.

Outline your troubleshooting methodology, emphasizing systematic debugging techniques, using log analysis, and testing in different environments. Provide a situation where you successfully identified and resolved a critical issue.

Describe a specific instance where you implemented automation in a project. Highlight the technologies used, processes automated, and quantitatively demonstrate the benefits of your automation, such as time saved or error reduction.

Discuss your past experiences working with PostgreSQL, focusing on how you designed and optimized databases for various applications. Mention challenging projects and how you reinforced your skills in relational database management and query optimization.

Share your strategy for managing time effectively, such as using Agile methodologies or project management tools. Discuss how you assess workload and adjust priorities to meet project deadlines while maintaining quality.

Talk about your commitment to staying current in the fast-evolving tech landscape. Mention specific resources like books, online courses, or tech conferences you attend regularly, reinforcing how this benefits your work at Zipdev.