Senior Fullstack Engineer

As a Senior Fullstack Engineer at Atomic, you'll design and develop high-performance, scalable systems, translate complex financial concepts into user-friendly experiences, optimize performance for our platform, and implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data. You'll also lead and mentor other engineers, ensuring best practices within a collaborative environment.

Atomic requires candidates for the Senior Fullstack Engineer position to have over 7 years of experience in software engineering, particularly with TypeScript, Node.js, and React. Additionally, familiarity with infrastructure as code, AI-powered tools, and a background in financial data workflows would be advantageous.

Atomic stands out as an employer by offering a mission-driven environment that emphasizes innovation and collaboration. Our team, composed of experienced professionals from top tech companies, fosters professional growth and encourages engineers to lead in technical direction while contributing to meaningful projects.

The Senior Fullstack Engineer role at Atomic is crucial in driving our mission of financial empowerment. By creating scalable systems and tools that enhance user experience, you’ll help facilitate better engagement with financial incentives, ultimately leading to improved outcomes for employees and businesses alike.

At Atomic, Senior Fullstack Engineers have significant opportunities for growth through mentorship, leadership, and ongoing innovation in a rapidly scaling company. The role encourages continuous learning and adaptation, making it ideal for those looking to advance their skills and careers within a vibrant startup culture.

In my previous roles, TypeScript greatly improved code maintainability and debugging due to its static typing. This enables more efficient collaboration across teams, particularly as we scale applications to meet the needs of users, and I can provide examples of projects where TypeScript played a pivotal role.

To optimize performance, I focus on both frontend and backend efficiencies. This includes code-splitting for faster load times, ensuring efficient database queries, incorporating caching solutions, and regularly profiling the application to identify bottlenecks.

I believe mentoring involves fostering an environment of open communication. I encourage junior engineers to share their thoughts and questions, guiding them through challenges while giving them space to explore and learn independently, alongside regular code reviews and pair programming.

In a recent project, we faced scalability issues with user data management. My approach involved conducting a thorough analysis of the data architecture, identifying inefficiencies, and redesigning it using microservices, which led to improved performance and easier maintenance.

Collaboration is essential; I believe that gathering insights from diverse perspectives leads to more robust solutions. I regularly engage with product and design teams to ensure our technical developments align with user needs and business goals.

I prioritize security at every stage of development by adhering to best practices such as regular code audits, using secure coding standards, and implementing comprehensive testing. Additionally, I stay updated on the latest security trends to proactively mitigate risks.

I have extensive experience integrating financial data workflows, including equity management systems, into applications. This entails understanding business logic and user requirements, so I can build solutions that not only serve functional needs but also deliver a good user experience.

Handling ambiguity effectively involves breaking down complex challenges into smaller, manageable parts. I focus on leveraging the collective expertise of my team, setting milestones, and iterating on solutions based on user feedback and iterative testing.

In a previous role, I led the transition to a microservices architecture for an existing legacy system. This required not only technical leadership but also coordinating with multiple teams to ensure a smooth transition while maintaining operational continuity.

I'm deeply motivated by the idea of financial empowerment. At Atomic, I see the potential to make a significant impact by developing innovative tools that help people better manage their financial futures, which resonates with my personal values and professional goals.