Staff Fullstack Engineer, Admin Platform

As a Staff Fullstack Engineer at Envoy, you'll design and implement enterprise-grade services, collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure the quality and performance of our software, and respond to incidents effectively. You’ll also mentor junior engineers and drive projects from inception to deployment while maintaining high standards for our code and systems.

To qualify for the Staff Fullstack Engineer position at Envoy, candidates should have over 8 years of fullstack software engineering experience and hold a BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field. Proficiency in APIs, relational databases, Agile methodologies, and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

At Envoy, the Admin Platform team enhances customer experience by creating cohesive features that cater specifically to our large enterprise clients. By developing functionalities like SCIM sync, Custom Roles, and Single Sign-On, the team continually improves user experience and helps boost Envoy's revenue through innovative solutions.

Candidates for the Staff Fullstack Engineer position at Envoy should be well-versed in JavaScript and TypeScript, as well as experience with Kotlin for building APIs. Familiarity with technologies for data engineering, as well as strong knowledge of software engineering principles and versioning tools like Git, is also highly beneficial.

Prospective candidates can expect a vibrant, collaborative work culture at Envoy that values diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and innovation. Our environment fosters a sense of community and teamwork, where people are encouraged to challenge the status quo and contribute positively to team dynamics.

When answering this question, highlight your experience with developing and consuming APIs, particularly with REST, JSON/HTTP, or GraphQL. Providing specific examples of projects you have worked on that required API integrations will illustrate your technical expertise effectively.

Discuss your approach to software quality, including the importance of automated testing, code reviews, and monitoring performance metrics. Mention specific tools and methodologies like CI/CD that you utilize to maintain high-quality standards in your work.

Elaborate on your mentorship style, focusing on how you encourage open communication, provide constructive feedback, and support skill development. Including how you promote a learning culture within the team will demonstrate your leadership qualities.

When sharing a specific project, outline the challenges faced, your role in providing solutions, and the outcomes that followed. Highlight your problem-solving abilities and how you worked with your team to achieve goals.

Discuss your experiences working alongside product managers, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders. Highlight the importance of clear communication and understanding diverse perspectives to ensure successful project outcomes.

Detail your expertise with databases such as Postgres, including your experience designing effective data models. Include examples of how these models facilitated efficient data management in projects you've worked on.

Explain your commitment to lifelong learning, citing resources like online courses, tech blogs, and community events that you follow. Mention how you integrate new knowledge into your work to leverage cutting-edge technologies.

Discuss the principles of Agile methodology and how they guide your work processes. Share specific instances where adopting an agile approach has led to improved project efficiency or team dynamics.

Focus on aspects like code maintainability, performance, security, and user experience. Discuss your commitment to following best practices in software engineering to ensure that quality remains a top priority.

Emphasize the critical nature of security in protecting customer trust and data integrity. Share examples from your experience where security measures you implemented directly mitigated potential risks or breaches.