Full Stack Software Developer

As a Full Stack Software Developer at Foursquare, you're diving into a pivotal role where you'll design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and customer-facing portals for our key products. You’ll analyze complex customer requirements, architect new tools, conduct code reviews, and implement CI/CD best practices. Your contributions will directly enhance internal and external developer experiences, ensuring projects are successful and align with our product goals.

To apply for the Full Stack Software Developer role at Foursquare, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, along with at least 5 years of industry experience in developing distributed web services. Proficiency in Java, knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript, and familiarity with frameworks like React and Spring are essential. Additionally, experience with cloud services, containerization technologies, and CI/CD practices will greatly enhance your application.

The working environment for the Full Stack Software Developer at Foursquare is collaborative and supportive. We promote a culture where ideas are shared openly and every team member is encouraged to contribute. Our hybrid work model allows for in-person collaboration on key days of the week, ensuring that you will have ample opportunities to connect and innovate with your team while maintaining a balance that suits your lifestyle.

In the Full Stack Software Developer role at Foursquare, you'll work extensively with Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Spring frameworks. You'll also use relational and non-relational databases, leverage cloud platforms like AWS, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with build tools like Gradle or Maven and CI/CD practices will also be beneficial as you handle development, monitoring, and quality assurance.

Foursquare offers an attractive range of perks and benefits to Full Stack Software Developers, including flexible PTO to ensure you have the time to recharge when needed, comprehensive healthcare coverage including vision, dental, and life insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching. You will also receive all necessary hardware for your role and have access to family planning and fertility programs, all designed to support your well-being and professional performance.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you designed and implemented backend solutions. Discuss the technologies you used, the challenges you faced, and how you ensured scalability and performance.

In your response, walk through your process from understanding customer needs to visual design and technical architecture. Discuss how you prioritize user experience while ensuring robust backend support.

It’s crucial to highlight your experience in code reviews, unit testing, and using CI/CD practices. Talk about tools and methodologies you utilize to maintain high standards of code quality.

Provide a detailed account of a challenging feature, including the problem, how you tackled it, the technologies used, and the impact it had on the user experience or team productivity.

Explain your strategies for maintaining clear communication, like regular updates, using project management tools, and actively listening to feedback from product and marketing teams.

Discuss your practical experience with cloud services like AWS and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, emphasizing how you’ve implemented these technologies in projects for scaling and efficiency.

Share a specific example where you identified a gap in practices, proposed solutions, led a discussion, and successfully implemented changes that improved team productivity or code quality.

Discuss your systematic approach to troubleshooting, including how you gather data, analyze logs, and reproduce issues, as well as any tools you prefer to use for debugging.

Mention any blogs, podcasts, or communities you engage with, along with any courses or conferences you've attended. Highlight your commitment to continuous learning and how it benefits your work.

Convey your belief in the importance of both technical skills and soft skills, including collaboration, problem-solving, and adaptability. Discuss how these contribute to successful project outcomes and team dynamics.