Alina Laktionova

Senior Software Engineer at Atlassian with 6+ years of experience, building complex product systems and scalable architecture. I’ve led high-impact features used by thousands of users and worked across teams to solve complex product and technical challenges. I’m actively involved in the hiring process, conducting frontend, system design, and behavioral interviews across multiple levels. I know what strong candidates look like, and the gaps that prevent most people from getting offers. I work with engineers who want to: - Pass frontend and system design interviews at top-tier companies - Build strong, structured behavioral answers (not generic stories) - Grow from mid-level to senior engineer - Improve how you explain trade-offs, decisions and impact in interviews My approach is direct and signal-focused. We focus on what actually matters in interviews and on the job, not theoretical exercises. If you’re preparing for interviews or aiming to grow as an engineer, we’ll focus on the gaps that matter most.