Full Stack Engineer

As a Full Stack Engineer at Edelman, your primary responsibilities will include designing and developing data-centric web applications, ensuring seamless integration between front-end and back-end components. You'll create reusable UI components in React, develop scalable API endpoints using FastAPI, and maintain high standards for code quality through unit tests and thorough documentation. Collaboration is key, so you'll work closely with UX designers, data engineers, and product managers to deliver features aligned with business requirements.

To apply for the Full Stack Engineer position at Edelman, you should have at least 5+ years of full-stack web application development experience. Proficiency in TypeScript, React, and Python (especially FastAPI) is essential. Familiarity with state management libraries like Redux, experience with databases and ORMs such as SQLAlchemy, and an understanding of cloud infrastructure and DevOps principles (AWS, CI/CD pipelines) will also set you apart as a strong candidate.

Edelman is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. In the Full Stack Engineering team, this commitment is reflected in our collaborations, decision-making processes, and hiring practices. We believe that diversity enriches our perspectives and fuels innovation, which is why we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if their experiences don’t perfectly align with every qualification.

In the Full Stack Engineer role at Edelman, you will work with an exciting application technology stack that includes TypeScript and React for the front end, while utilizing Python with FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, and other modern tools on the back end. You will also engage with AWS services for deployment and DevOps, ensuring your projects align with cloud infrastructure best practices.

The work culture for a Full Stack Engineer at Edelman is inclusive, collaborative, and open. We thrive on the diverse ideas of our team members and promote a remote-first environment where your voice is always valued. Regular collaboration among engineers, UX designers, and product managers fosters a sense of belonging and shared purpose, leading to high-quality outputs and continual development opportunities.

When answering this question, be specific about your projects involving React and FastAPI. Discuss how you used React for developing user interfaces and FastAPI for creating API endpoints. Highlight any challenges you faced and the solutions you implemented to overcome them, showcasing your problem-solving skills and familiarity with these technologies.

To ensure better code quality, I focus on writing unit tests, conducting code reviews, and adhering to coding standards. It’s also crucial to incorporate automated testing and CI/CD practices, which help identify issues early in the development cycle. Sharing best practices and encouraging a culture of quality among team members leads to higher standards overall.

In collaboration with UX designers and product managers, I prioritize clear communication. I actively participate in meetings to gather requirements and showcase progress. Using wireframes and prototypes helps me align development work with business needs, ensuring that everyone's input is considered. By fostering a team-oriented atmosphere, we can ultimately deliver features that exceed expectations.

Effective debugging and troubleshooting start with identifying the problem context. I use tools like browser developer tools for front-end issues and logging frameworks for back-end troubleshooting. Systematically isolating the problematic components allows me to address issues efficiently. Sharing findings with the team also plays a role in collaborative problem resolution.

When considering scalability and system architecture, I focus on designing modular components and stateless services. Utilizing load balancers and caching mechanisms can optimize performance for high traffic. It’s also important to analyze the database schema and plan for future growth, ensuring the architecture can evolve alongside business needs.

For this question, choose a project where you encountered significant challenges, detailing the obstacles you faced and your thought process in overcoming them. Emphasize teamwork, problem-solving, and how you adapted strategies to meet project goals. Showcase your technical skills and project management abilities.

I stay current with new technologies by attending online courses, participating in webinars, and following industry blogs and forums. Engaging with local developer communities and contributing to open-source projects also helps me learn from others and keep pace with emerging trends that could benefit my work.

When faced with multiple projects, I prioritize tasks by assessing deadlines, project impact, and resource availability. Tools like task management software can help me visualize workloads and maintain focus. Communicating transparently with teammates about workload and prioritization ensures that we work together efficiently.

Agile methodology promotes flexibility and responsiveness, which resonates well with me. Being part of short iteration cycles encourages constant feedback and enables us to adapt to changing needs quickly. I believe that using Agile practices like daily stand-ups and retrospectives can significantly enhance team productivity and project outcomes.

Documentation is crucial in Full Stack development as it serves as a reference for both current and future team members. Clear and thorough documentation allows for better onboarding of new developers and assists in maintaining code quality over time. It also minimizes misunderstandings and helps streamline the development process.