Senior Full Stack (Java/React) Developer (Contract)

As a Senior Full Stack (Java/React) Developer at Electric Mind, your primary responsibilities will include designing and developing complex applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement innovative features, and contributing to a shared codebase while ensuring code quality. Additionally, you will estimate tasks, engage in prototyping, and research new technologies to enhance our development practices.

Candidates for the Senior Full Stack (Java/React) Developer position at Electric Mind should possess proven experience in designing and developing scalable applications, fluency in Java and React, and significant experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS or Azure. A solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns is essential, along with experience in distributed systems handling large datasets.

A Senior Full Stack (Java/React) Developer at Electric Mind should have experience with Java, Spring, and JavaScript frameworks. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and tools like Terraform for Infrastructure as Code is advantageous. The role also involves working with databases (both relational and NoSQL), automated testing, and distributed computing technologies such as Apache Spark and Kafka.

Electric Mind operates as a remote-first organization, allowing Senior Full Stack Developers to work flexibly from anywhere. All interviews and work collaborations are conducted remotely, ensuring that team members can actively contribute regardless of their location. This commitment to remote work fosters a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

The company culture at Electric Mind is built around Agile methodologies and Extreme Programming values such as communication, respect, and simplicity. As a Senior Full Stack Developer, you will work in a collaborative environment that encourages learning, sharing of knowledge, and continuous improvement. Team members participate in educational sessions, study groups, and hands-on R&D initiatives to promote growth.

When answering this question, showcase specific projects where you utilized Java and React. Highlight challenges you faced, solutions you implemented, and the impact your work had on the project. Be sure to include any architectural decisions you made and how they benefited the application's scalability and performance.

Discuss the techniques you use to maintain code quality, such as code reviews, automated testing, and adhering to coding standards. Highlight your experience with tools like static analysis or CI/CD pipelines, and share any personal practices you follow, like writing documentation or conducting pair programming.

Explain how you foster communication and collaboration within cross-functional teams. Emphasize the importance of regular meetings, clear documentation, and the willingness to listen and incorporate feedback. Share a specific example where teamwork led to a successful project outcome.

Talk about the resources you use to keep updated, such as tech blogs, online courses, and community forums. Mention any relevant certifications or training you've undertaken recently, as well as how you implement new technologies in your projects to enhance functionality or performance.

Detail your experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, including services you've used extensively. Discuss how you've leveraged these services to improve application performance, scalability, and reliability. Mention any specific projects where cloud technology played a pivotal role.

Share your approach to problem-solving by discussing frameworks or strategies you use, such as breaking the problem down into smaller parts, researching best practices, and consulting with team members. Provide a concrete example of a complex issue you resolved and the impact it had on the project.

When addressing this question, highlight your understanding of Agile practices and give examples of how you have participated in Agile workflows, such as sprint planning and retrospectives. Describe how Agile principles improved your team's performance and the delivery quality of applications.

Be specific about challenges you encountered, such as handling large data volumes or high traffic. Outline the solutions you implemented, possibly including changes in architecture or optimizing code. Explain the importance of building for scalability and the results of your efforts.

Discuss your time management skills and tools you use to prioritize tasks effectively. Provide examples of how you balanced different projects, met deadlines, or coordinated with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery without compromising quality.

Express your enthusiasm for the company’s innovative projects and its collaborative culture. Share specific elements of Electric Mind's mission and values that resonate with you, and explain how your skills align with their goals, contributing to both personal and company growth.