Senior Full Stack Engineer

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer at our Austin office, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining scalable solutions for our API Connect platform. This includes improving performance and responsiveness, troubleshooting and resolving bugs, and mentoring fellow team members. You'll collaborate closely with product teams, offering insights and proposing innovative solutions to enhance our offerings.

To qualify for the Senior Full Stack Engineer position in Austin, candidates should have over 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer or in a similar role, with expertise in Python, REACT, and SQL/NOSQL. Understanding front-end technologies, data management, HTTP API design, and experience in SCRUM or agile environments are also important. A BS in Computer Science or a related field is required, or equivalent work experience.

In the Senior Full Stack Engineer role at our Austin office, familiarity with technologies such as Python, REACT, VUE, SQL/NOSQL, JavaScript, AWS, and Docker is essential. Proficient knowledge in API design, particularly REST conventions, and object-relational mapping (ORM) principles will also be advantageous for effectively executing your responsibilities.

Working as a Senior Full Stack Engineer at our Austin location means joining a vibrant, mission-driven team that values innovation and collaboration. You'll work in a SCRUM or agile environment, engaging regularly with other talented professionals to create impactful educational technologies. Our culture promotes mentorship, open communication, and strategic problem-solving to drive the team's success.

Advancing your career as a Senior Full Stack Engineer in our Austin team involves taking initiative, continuously learning new technologies, and actively participating in team discussions and decision-making processes. Providing mentorship to peers, contributing to the documentation and strategic planning, and consistently delivering successful projects will showcase your leadership abilities and increase your opportunities for growth within the company.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you played a key role as a full-stack developer, detailing the technologies you used, such as Python and REACT. Be prepared to discuss challenges you faced and how you overcame them to drive the project to success.

Explain your approach to designing and implementing applications for scale, including the strategies you use for optimizing code, utilizing caching, and conducting performance testing throughout the development lifecycle.

Describe your methodology for identifying and resolving bugs, including how you log issues, prioritize tasks, and collaborate with team members to fix problems effectively while documenting the process.

Provide examples of how you've evaluated technology options, presented your recommendations to the team, and documented the pros and cons of different solutions to ensure an informed decision-making process.

Share your experience in mentoring, including how you provide constructive feedback through code reviews, facilitate knowledge sharing, and offer guidance on best practices to support the development of junior engineers.

Talk about your familiarity with HTTP API design, REST conventions, and any specific examples of APIs you've built or integrated into applications, emphasizing the importance of clear documentation and collaboration with back-end teams.

Discuss your familiarity with SCRUM or Agile practices, detailing how you’ve participated in sprints, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, and how these methodologies have impacted your project outcomes.

Outline your approach to managing multiple priorities and deadlines, including any tools or techniques you use for time management and how you communicate with stakeholders to align on project objectives.

Reflect on your personal passion for technology and development, illustrating what excites you about full-stack engineering and how you stay engaged with industry trends and advancements.

Choose a specific challenge that demonstrates your problem-solving skills and resilience. Describe the situation, your thought process in addressing the problem, and the successful outcome that resulted from your actions.