Senior Full Stack Engineer

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Chromatic, your main responsibilities will include building and maintaining scalable, reliable back-end systems within our TypeScript/Node.js/GraphQL/MongoDB stack, collaborating with product teams to refine product specifications, and working with other engineering teams to bring full-stack features to production. You'll also be monitoring and continuously improving our systems to maintain quality and respond to operational incidents.

Candidates for the Senior Full Stack Engineer position at Chromatic should have a minimum of 5 years of real-world experience in building full-stack web applications. Proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js is essential, and it’s beneficial to have experience with Next.JS as well as database technologies such as Postgres and MongoDB. Strong technical communication skills and a passion for testing and using test-driven development are also important.

Chromatic prides itself on a fast-paced startup culture where attention to detail and craftsmanship matter. The environment encourages teamwork, collaboration, and innovation. As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you'll work alongside passionate individuals who share a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. The company values flexibility and offers fully remote work options for individuals based in the mainland US or Canada.

In the Senior Full Stack Engineer role at Chromatic, you'll primarily work with Next.JS, GraphQL, TypeScript, and MongoDB. Familiarity with other languages and frameworks such as NestJS, along with database technologies like Redis, Postgres, and MongoDB, will be valuable. Additionally, experience with Visual Regression Testing and component development tools like Storybook is a plus.

The salary range for the Senior Full Stack Engineer position at Chromatic is between $155K and $190K, complemented by equity options. Chromatic is transparent about its compensation philosophy, and you can learn more about the overall benefits by checking their careers page.

In your answer, discuss specific projects where you've utilized both front-end and back-end technologies. Highlight your roles, the challenges faced, and how you overcame them. Mention the tech stack to align with Chromatic's technologies.

Discuss methodologies you use for ensuring scalability, like modular design, API versioning, and load balancing. Provide examples from your past experiences where you had to scale an application effectively.

Share a detailed example where you identified a complex issue and implemented a solution. Explain your thought process, the tools or methods used, and the outcome of your solution.

Explain your commitment to testing, including Types of tests you implement (unit tests, integration tests) and tools you use. Give an example of how testing improved a project outcome.

Discuss your strategies for maintaining open communication channels, like regular check-ins, using project management tools, or creating documentation. Give an instance where communication helped the team succeed.

Address your familiarity with both types of APIs, including specific projects where you've implemented GraphQL. Discuss why you might choose one over the other depending on the use case.

Talk about your openness to feedback and collaboration, and give an example of how constructive criticism has improved your work. Emphasize the importance of mentoring and learning from peers.

Discuss specific techniques you've used to optimize application performance, such as code splitting, image optimization, or caching strategies. Provide measurable outcomes if possible.

Detail your experience with various database technologies like MongoDB and Postgres, mentioning your approach to data modeling, normalization, and handling large datasets.

Mention the tools and methodologies you've worked with, such as Agile or Scrum, and how they have affected your workflow. Provide examples of how you've adapted your processes for successful project delivery.