Associate Software Engineer (Python React)
Assessment
Role Overview
We are a software development agency working with enterprises and startups to create high-quality, scalable
software from the ground up. As a Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in building robust applications that
prioritize maintainability and simplicity. This role involves designing and developing software with strong engineering
foundations, using TypeScript, React, and Python. You’ll focus on delivering efficient, clean code and will be involved
in every step, from database modeling to implementing automated tests and reviewing code.
Background
Better Software is an AI powered software development agency and build web, mobile and custom applications with
solid engineering foundations. We are preferred agency by top notch entrepreneurs, enterprises and ventured
backed startups.
Unlike 99% of agency-built software that struggles with poor foundations, leading to costly rebuilds and bug-ridden
iterations, we prioritise creating a rock-solid technical base from the start. This ensures smoother scaling and easier
future development. Over the last 7 years, we’ve had the privilege of working with bootstrapped companies that
have gone on to generate over $100M in revenue, as well as unicorns and startups backed by Techstars, top VCs like
Andreessen Horowitz, and executives from industry giants like Apple and Google.
Task
Thank you for expressing the interest. For us to better understand your skills, please attempt the following
assessment:
1. Problem Statement
Using our open-source template in Flask + React
Task#1: Build backend APIs to add, edit, delete comments for a given task using proper CRUD principles. Also include
automated tests for these APIs.
Task#2 (bonus): Build the frontend interface to add, edit, delete tasks, using the existing CRUD APIs.
2. Instructions for Submissions:
1. You may have questions — feel free to make reasonable assumptions and clearly mention them in your PR/video.
2. Fork the repo into your personal GitHub and raise PRs against your fork. Do not raise PRs against the original repo.
3. Follow the existing code structure of the flask-react-template
4. When raising a PR, please follow this etiquette guide
5. Avoid using AI tools to generate your solution. We're interested in understanding your thinking and approach.
3. What to Submit:
1. Links to separate PRs for each task (Task 1 and Task 2).
2. A short video walkthrough of the PRs explaining: (a) Your approach (b) Key decisions you made (c) Any trade-offs or
technical debt you took on
PS: Due to the high number of applicants, we will not be able to provide individual feedback if you are not
selected.
