Senior Fullstack Engineer I - Content

As a Senior Fullstack Engineer I at onX, you will build and maintain scalable services, write essential unit and integration tests, assist in deploying and managing services in Kubernetes, and collaborate on architectural decisions across teams. Your role is pivotal in supporting our contributors and enhancing the tools we use for content management.

To qualify for the Senior Fullstack Engineer I position at onX, you should have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience, with at least six years of industry experience as a senior software engineer. Proficiency with modern web frontend technologies, as well as experience building scalable distributed services with Golang and GraphQL, are essential.

onX promotes a flexible work environment for its Senior Fullstack Engineer I role, allowing you to choose between working at one of our corporate offices in Montana, our Basecamps in various convenient locations, or from the comfort of your home. We value connection, regardless of your work location.

The culture at onX is vibrant, inclusive, and driven by a shared passion for the outdoors and technology. As a Senior Fullstack Engineer, you will collaborate with diverse team members, engage in mentorship, and contribute to an environment where innovative ideas are welcomed and celebrated.

At onX, as a Senior Fullstack Engineer I, you'll have numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth. We offer competitive salaries, annual bonuses, equity options, and comprehensive benefits that encourage a healthy work-life balance, providing a conducive environment for developing your skills and advancing your career.

To tackle this question, you should highlight your previous roles involving scalable architecture, focusing on specific technologies like Golang and GraphQL. Discuss how you approached scalability challenges and the tools you employed to monitor performance.

When answering this question, outline your methodology for creating tests, emphasizing the importance of testing in your development workflow and providing examples of tests you have written in past projects. Show your knowledge of testing frameworks and your commitment to maintaining code quality.

Share your philosophy on mentorship, emphasizing the significance of fostering a collaborative environment. Provide examples of how you have successfully guided junior engineers before, including the specific skills you've helped them develop.

In your response, discuss any specific projects where you've utilized Kubernetes for deployment and management. Explain the challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and why you believe Kubernetes is beneficial for modern applications.

Highlight tools and practices you use to maintain communication and collaboration with remote teams. Discuss the importance of regular check-ins, utilizing video calls, and leveraging collaborative software to ensure everyone is aligned on goals.

Discuss a logical troubleshooting approach you take when debugging, such as isolating problematic components, analyzing logs, and methodically testing assumptions. Provide a relevant example that demonstrates your problem-solving skills.

Prepare a compelling narrative of a specific project where you focused on performance optimization, detailing the outcome and what you learned. Highlight your specific contributions and the techniques you employed.

Mention tools like Git, Bitbucket, or GitHub that you've used for version control and collaboration. Emphasize team practices that you believe improve productivity and code quality throughout the development lifecycle.

Discuss your hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, such as designing schemas, writing complex queries, and ensuring efficient data retrieval. Highlight any performance tuning you've performed and considerations for database scalability.

Articulate your passion for both technology and the outdoor industry while connecting it back to onX’s mission. Share what excites you about the role and how your values align with the company culture and objectives.