Full Stack Software Engineer - Billing

As a Full Stack Software Engineer - Billing at ClickHouse, your primary responsibilities include designing and building the billing and metering platform for ClickHouse Cloud. You'll work on critical processes that keep the system running smoothly, ensuring reliability and compliance while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to meet user needs and define business strategies.

To qualify for the Full Stack Software Engineer - Billing position at ClickHouse, candidates should have 5+ years of relevant software development experience, particularly in building front-end systems in the cloud. Experience in creating billing or metering systems is essential, along with proficiency in technologies such as React, TypeScript, and Node.js.

The work culture at ClickHouse is dynamic and collaborative, where employees are motivated to do great work as part of a team. As part of the first 200 employees, you will play a crucial role in shaping the company’s culture, fostering an environment where feedback is seen as an opportunity for growth, and everyone’s voice is heard.

As a Full Stack Software Engineer - Billing at ClickHouse, you will work with a variety of technologies, including React, TypeScript, Serverless architecture, and Node.js. Familiarity with billing concepts such as credit card processing and usage-based billing is also beneficial for this role.

At ClickHouse, the salary for a Full Stack Software Engineer - Billing ranges from $133,450 to $232,000, depending on location and experience. Additionally, the role offers flexible remote work, equity in the company, healthcare contributions, generous time off, and a $500 home office setup for remote employees.

When answering this question, focus on your specific experiences in building billing systems, outlining key projects you've worked on, challenges faced, and the technologies used. Highlight your understanding of billing principles and how your contributions resulted in improved efficiencies or user satisfaction.

Discuss your proficiency in relevant frameworks and languages such as React, TypeScript, Node.js, and any serverless technologies you’ve used. Share examples of projects where you utilized these technologies to give the interviewer a clear idea of your capabilities.

Highlight your approach to coding with compliance and security in mind, discussing any specific methodologies or best practices you've employed, such as encryption of sensitive data, validating inputs, and adherence to industry standards. Provide examples of how you've previously ensured these in your work.

Select a specific problem that relates to billing systems or cloud applications. Explain the context, why it was challenging, and the steps you took to resolve it. Emphasize the skills you used and the impact it had on the project's success.

Emphasize the importance of communication in a remote setting, mentioning tools and practices you use to collaborate effectively. Share experiences where your work with cross-function teams led to successful project outcomes, demonstrating adaptability and responsiveness.

Choose an example where you had significant responsibility for a key project. Describe the objectives, your role, any obstacles you faced, and how you motivated your team to achieve a successful outcome, showcasing your leadership skills.

Discuss your approach to debugging, including tools and techniques you use to identify and resolve issues. Provide insights into your testing strategies, including unit testing, integration testing, and how you ensure code quality before deployment.

Mention specific resources you engage with, such as blogs, podcasts, online courses, or community forums. Explain how your continuous learning helps you apply new knowledge or techniques to your work, enhancing your contributions as a Full Stack Software Engineer.

Identify key features that enhance user experience, such as transparency in billing, ease of use, and robust reporting capabilities. Discuss how you've implemented or would prioritize these features in your projects based on user feedback or market research.

This is your chance to express genuine enthusiasm for ClickHouse. Connect your values with the company's mission, discuss your admiration for their technology, and highlight how you see yourself contributing to their success.