Weekend Backend Engineer

4h ago

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Job Overview

This listing is for a Weekend Backend Engineer position. The work arrangement is listed as remote. The listing places its emphasis on MongoDB, SQL databases, REST APIs, Java and Docker. The listing is aimed at the following profile: 3+ years. For general context: MongoDB stores data as flexible, JSON-like documents rather than fixed tables. REST APIs let the front end and back end of an application exchange data in a structured way. Interested candidates can review the full details below and apply using the link provided on this page.

★ MongoDB: Storing data as flexible documents inside collections; the work usually involves schema design, queries and indexes.
★ SQL databases: Working with tables, relationships and queries to store and retrieve structured data.
★ REST APIs: Designing and consuming HTTP endpoints so a front end, mobile app or another service can exchange data.
★ Java: Object-oriented development on the JVM; Spring Boot is commonly used to build web services.
★ Docker: Packaging an application and its dependencies into containers so it runs the same way everywhere.
★ AWS: Using cloud platform services for hosting, storage and databases instead of managing physical servers.

★ MongoDB: CRUD queries, schema design choices, indexes and aggregation basics
★ SQL databases: SELECT, JOIN and GROUP BY, primary and foreign keys, normalisation basics
★ REST APIs: HTTP methods and status codes, authentication basics such as tokens, validation and error responses
★ Java: object-oriented principles, collections and streams, Spring Boot basics
★ Docker: Dockerfile basics, images versus containers, docker compose
★ AWS: core compute and storage services, permissions and access control, basic deployment

This role may be suitable for candidates who match the skills and experience described in the requirements. Applicants with working knowledge of MongoDB, SQL databases, REST APIs, Java and Docker may feel well prepared for what the listing describes. A remote arrangement may suit people who work well independently and communicate clearly in writing. This is editorial guidance only, and the employer makes the final decision on suitability.

Applicants may want to highlight relevant experience with MongoDB, SQL databases, REST APIs and Java in their CV. Keep your CV to the point and tailor the summary to this role rather than sending a generic version. These are general tips, not requirements stated by the employer.

These suggested questions can help you prepare for an interview by focusing on the skills, responsibilities, and technical areas relevant to this role. They are for preparation only and are not confirmed employer questions.
Q: When would you embed documents in MongoDB versus referencing them, and why?
Q: How would you design tables and relationships for a simple job-board application?
Q: What makes an API RESTful, and how do you choose HTTP methods and status codes for different operations?
Q: How does Spring Boot simplify building a REST service, and what does dependency injection do for you?
Q: What problem does Docker solve, and how do an image and a container differ?
Q: Which cloud services have you used for hosting or storage, and how did you choose them?
Q: How do indexes work in MongoDB, and when would you add one?
Q: What is the difference between INNER JOIN and LEFT JOIN, and when would you use each?
Q: How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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