Joseph <> Aleksandr: Backend engineer interview

Date: 2025-04-04 · Duration: 46.22999954223633 min Organizer: Nader Attendees: Nader, josephwadley092@gmail.com, aleksandr@twillpayments.com

Summary

In the technical interview between Joseph and Aleksandr for a Backend Engineer position, Aleksandr outlined the interview format and duration while Joseph detailed his extensive experience as a backend-heavy full stack developer, highlighting his proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Java, and Golang, along with his familiarity with AI and automation tools. The meeting included a deep dive into Python testing frameworks like Pytest, asynchronous programming, and the implications of Python’s Global Interpreter Lock. Joseph showcased his SQL skills through a practical exercise involving employee work hour aggregation and discussed design considerations for asynchronous REST API endpoints. His experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure was also confirmed, while Aleksandr provided insight into the small startup’s team structure and operational methodologies, including their use of FAST API and PostgreSQL. The meeting underscored the importance of team communication and adaptability in a dynamic development environment.