Senior Full Stack Engineer - Telephony

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer - Telephony at Front, you will work on launching and enhancing our telephony capabilities. Your primary responsibilities include collaborating with product managers and designers to improve Front’s Telephony offerings, conceptualizing, designing, implementing, testing, and launching features that meet customer needs. You will also contribute to architectural decisions and work on APIs to create a seamless user experience.

To qualify for the Senior Full Stack Engineer - Telephony role at Front, you should have experience building reliable, real-time web applications, ideally in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in a dynamic programming language, such as JavaScript or Python, is a must. Familiarity with modern web technologies like Node.js, TypeScript, and React is highly desirable. Additionally, a strong understanding of the trade-offs in engineering solutions and a business-minded approach will set you apart.

At Front, the work environment is collaborative and fast-paced. As a Senior Full Stack Engineer - Telephony, you will work in a dynamic team setting where communication and cooperation are key. With a hybrid model in place, you’ll be expected to be in the San Francisco office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, while enjoying the flexibility to work from home on other days. We prioritize professional development and offer support that fosters a productive and engaging workplace.

Joining Front as a Senior Full Stack Engineer - Telephony opens numerous growth opportunities. You’ll be involved in innovative projects that allow you to broaden your technical skills and take on leadership roles within projects. Moreover, being part of a fast-growing company with significant backing ensures that your contributions will have a meaningful impact, paving the way for potential career advancement as Front expands its telephony offerings.

Front is known for having a welcoming and inclusive company culture. As a Senior Full Stack Engineer - Telephony, you can expect a supportive environment that celebrates teamwork and innovation. Our accolades for being a Great Place to Work testify to our commitment to employee satisfaction, with initiatives like flexible time off, Wellness Days, and a focus on mental health. We truly believe in nurturing our employees for both personal and professional success.

When answering this question, emphasize your background in both front-end and back-end technologies. Discuss specific projects where you utilized languages like JavaScript or Python and frameworks such as React or Node.js. Highlight any collaborative experiences you’ve had and how you’ve contributed to solving real-world problems through your skills.

To answer this, share examples of how you've successfully prioritized tasks in previous roles. Discuss your approach to project management, including any tools you use, how you communicate with your team, and how you adapt when new challenges arise or deadlines shift. Showing your adaptability and organizational skills will impress interviewers.

Discuss the importance of writing maintainable and efficient code. Share your practices regarding code reviews, testing methodologies, and how you leverage feedback in your development process. Highlight your commitment to continuous learning, including staying updated on industry best practices and tools to enhance code quality.

Choose a project that showcases your problem-solving skills. Explain the challenges you faced, the strategies you employed to navigate these issues, and the final outcome. Emphasize your collaboration with team members and your ability to pivot when necessary.

In your response, convey your passion for learning and professional growth. Share the resources you utilize, such as online courses, webinars, blogs, or tech meetups. Tell them about any communities or forums you engage in to discuss trends and solutions in web development.

Explain the significance of APIs in creating seamless integrations between front-end and back-end systems. Discuss your experience building or consuming APIs, emphasizing any challenges you've faced and how you ensured data integrity and security during development.

Discuss projects you’ve worked on that involved real-time technologies such as WebSockets or server-sent events. Detail the challenges that come with building real-time applications and how you ensured performance and scalability.

Share your experiences collaborating with product designers or managers and how you facilitate open communication. Talk about how you seek feedback, resolve conflicts, and drive team cohesion to achieve project goals.

Discuss metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) that are relevant in your past projects. Speak about both quantitative measures, like user engagement or system performance, and qualitative feedback, such as user satisfaction ratings.

Share your enthusiasm for Front's mission and values, particularly regarding customer-centric innovation. Cite specific aspects of Front’s technology, culture, or growth potential that attract you. Tailoring your answer to align with Front’s vision will reinforce your fit for the role.