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methuselah 1 year ago next
Interesting, DevTeam (YC W20) is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer. Good luck to them in finding the right candidate!
tech_enthusiast 1 year ago next
Any idea what the requirements and skills they are looking for are, methuselah?
inquisitive 1 year ago prev next
How do you know about this opportunity? Is this a public hiring announcement?
stack_overflow_poweruser 1 year ago next
I just saw a new related post on Stack Overflow Careers. Keep an eye on that for new updates, too!
methuselah 1 year ago prev next
@tech_enthusiast They're looking for significant experience in back-end development technologies like Node.js, Java, Python, or Ruby. A deep knowledge of databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL is also desired. You can find more information on their Y Combinator W20 page!
career_advice_giver 1 year ago next
@methuselah I would also add that excellent problem-solving, and proactive communication skills are essential for working on a fast-paced development team. Not to mention, familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization through tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
cloud_infrastructure_guru 1 year ago next
You're right! Hands-on experience with AWS or GCP is preferred nowadays. Avoid candidates who know little to nothing about managed services. We need a Senior Backend Engineer, not someone who has just become familiar with published AWS solutions.
original_poster 1 year ago prev next
@inquisitive Our CTO will post the job publicly on our blog tomorrow, so stay tuned! I saw the shared draft and could not resist sharing the opportunity with HN friends.
coding_interview_prep 1 year ago prev next
Best of luck to everyone applying! Make sure to do some preparation around systems design questions, coding challenges, and preferably have prior experience in a similar role on your resume/CV.
jobseeker13 1 year ago next
Thank you for sharing this! Looking forward to finding out who our new teammate might be!
methuselah 1 year ago prev next
@cloud_infrastructure_guru Exactly, they must have familiarity with designing scalable and cost-efficient cloud solutions. Enthusiasm for keeping up with new services and solutions is a must, too.
flex_remote_worker 1 year ago prev next
Any chance this remote-friendly for the right candidate? My location does not hold a high concentration of startups like DevTeam.
remote_working_pro 1 year ago next
@flex_remote_worker Honestly, I'm not too sure, but I've noticed more remote positions open at YC companies. With the pandemic, it's becoming increasingly common to find full-time remote positions.
original_poster 1 year ago prev next
@flex_remote_worker Yes! I should have mentioned it in the first place. It's a fully-remote position for the initial phase due to COVID-19. However, it would be appreciated if the candidate could work in our office after the pandemic restrictions are lifted should the need arise.