Full-Stack Software Engineer

As a Full-Stack Software Engineer at Amount, your primary responsibilities will include writing clean and maintainable front-end and back-end code, collaborating with product and design teams to develop user-friendly features, and troubleshooting across the stack. You'll focus on building responsive, high-quality user interfaces with React while also integrating with back-end services built in Java and Spring Boot. Additionally, you'll mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous learning within the team.

To qualify for the Full-Stack Software Engineer position at Amount, you should have 8+ years of software development experience, particularly in front-end technologies like JavaScript/TypeScript and React. Familiarity with Java and Spring Boot is essential, as well as experience with RESTful APIs or microservices. Knowledge of state management libraries, databases like PostgreSQL or Redis, and front-end performance optimization will be beneficial. A strong understanding of agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and Git is also preferred.

As a Full-Stack Software Engineer at Amount, you'll have the opportunity to work with a modern tech stack that includes ReactJs, Java, Spring Boot, and microservices. You may also engage with technologies such as PostgreSQL, Redis, Kubernetes, AWS, and Jenkins. Keeping up with emerging front-end technologies is encouraged as we aim to leverage the best tools for developing advanced fintech applications.

The culture at Amount for Full-Stack Software Engineers is centered around inclusion, diversity, and belonging. Our team is mission-driven, where collaboration and learning are highly valued. You will be encouraged to bring your authentic self to work and actively participate in shaping a positive environment. Regular synchronization with cross-functional teams allows you to contribute meaningfully to product development while fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and continuous improvement.

At Amount, we are dedicated to your career growth and development. As a Full-Stack Software Engineer, you'll have ample opportunities for mentoring and learning from your peers. We believe in investing in our employees, offering resources to enhance your skills, stay ahead of industry trends, and benefit from a culture that encourages continuous education and encouraging personal development initiatives.

Be prepared to discuss specific projects where you've used Java and Spring Boot. Highlight your experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and any microservices you've developed. Demonstrating your understanding of back-end integrations will be essential, so include examples of challenges you faced and how you resolved them to showcase your problem-solving skills.

When discussing performance tuning, reference strategies such as minimizing HTTP requests, optimizing images, utilizing caching, and implementing lazy loading. You can also mention tools like Chrome DevTools or Lighthouse that you use to measure and improve application performance. Sharing specific instances where your optimizations made a measurable impact will be advantageous.

Explain your commitment to writing maintainable and scalable code by mentioning practices such as code reviews, unit testing, and adhering to clean coding standards. Discuss any tools you use for static analysis or integration testing and how these help maintain the quality and reliability of your code.

Detail your strategies for understanding user needs through collaboration with design and product teams. Highlight the importance of user testing and feedback in your development process. Give examples of how you’ve prioritized features based on both business needs and user experience to ensure successful outcomes.

Talk about your familiarity with Agile methodologies and how you've utilized tools like Jira and Confluence for sprint planning and tracking. Discuss how Agile processes have enabled you and your teams to respond quickly to changes and how you approach participation in daily stand-ups and retrospective meetings to drive improvements.

When asked this, explain your approach to troubleshooting, starting from replication of the issue, using logs, and debugging tools. Emphasize your collaboration with team members, including back-end teams, for a holistic understanding of how issues may arise and be resolved throughout the application stack.

Discuss your experiences mentoring junior engineers, focusing on how you helped them enhance their skills and grow professionally. Emphasize your approach to mentorship—how you provide guidance, share resources, and encourage questions. This demonstrates your leadership skills and commitment to fostering a collaborative team environment.

Share specific sources you rely on for industry news, trends, and breakthroughs, such as blogs, podcasts, newsletters, or online courses. Discuss how you allocate time for learning and experimenting with new technologies, which can show your enthusiasm for staying current and relevant in the fast-paced tech landscape.

Provide details on how you've successfully integrated front-end applications with back-end services, specifying tools and technologies you used, such as RESTful APIs or GraphQL. Highlight your understanding of data flow between the two layers and any complexities or challenges you faced while ensuring smooth communication.

Convey your appreciation for accessibility in web development by discussing guidelines like WCAG and your practices to ensure compliance. Describe specific strategies you've implemented to make applications accessible, such as properly structuring HTML, providing alternative text for images, and ensuring keyboard navigation, showing your commitment to inclusive design.