Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Remote)

As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer at Huckleberry, your primary responsibilities include designing and developing new applications and features using AI to benefit families, overseeing the full development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing cloud infrastructure. You'll also be leading project execution while ensuring high-quality code and effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Candidates interested in the Senior Full Stack Software Engineer role at Huckleberry should have at least 5 years of experience in full stack development, strong JavaScript skills including proficiency with Node.js, and experience working with cloud infrastructures such as AWS or GCP. Additionally, experience in building scalable products and collaborating with diverse teams is essential for success in this position.

In the Senior Full Stack Software Engineer role at Huckleberry, you will work with a modern tech stack including JavaScript, Angular, React, Node.js, and GCP. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to design and implement hybrid mobile applications while managing cloud infrastructure, allowing you to leverage state-of-the-art technologies to create impactful solutions.

Huckleberry promotes a highly collaborative culture where creative ideas come from all levels. As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, you'll work closely with AI/ML teams, UX designers, product managers, and marketing professionals. This environment encourages open communication and teamwork, which enables you to contribute effectively and drive innovation in the development of life-changing products.

Huckleberry offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $170,000 for the Senior Full Stack Software Engineer position, along with equity, unlimited PTO, and comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits. Additionally, we provide paid parental leave and a 401k match, ensuring that our employees are well-supported both in their professional and personal lives.

In answering this question, highlight specific projects where you've been involved in both front-end and back-end development. Share technologies you've used, any challenges you faced, and how you managed them. Providing concrete examples will demonstrate your full-stack capabilities effectively and show your problem-solving skills.

When discussing application design, focus on your process for gathering user feedback, conducting usability testing, and iterating on designs. Emphasize your collaboration with UX designers and your understanding of user needs, as this will showcase your awareness of user-centered design principles.

In your response, discuss your experience with specific cloud platforms like AWS or GCP. Explain how you've managed scalability, security, and performance monitoring in past projects. Highlight any challenges you've encountered and the solutions you've implemented to maintain robust infrastructure.

You can answer by discussing your practices around code reviews, writing unit tests, and following best coding standards. Mention any tools or frameworks you utilize to facilitate these practices and how they contribute to delivering high-quality code.

Describe your familiarity with agile principles, how you've participated in sprint planning and execution, and examples of collaborative tools you've used (like JIRA or Trello). Show your understanding of flexibility in changing requirements and the importance of team dynamics in agile environments.

Select a specific situation that demonstrates your problem-solving and technical skills. Outline the problem, the steps you took to investigate, and the solution you implemented. Make sure to convey what you learned from this experience and how it helped improve your skills.

Explain that you view feedback from non-technical members as an opportunity for growth. Discuss your approach to understanding their perspectives, translating complex technical concepts into relatable terms, and integrating their input into the development process.

Discuss the development environment, tools, and frameworks you are most comfortable with. Explain how these tools have contributed to your productivity and effectiveness in past projects, and express your willingness to learn new tools as needed.

Share specific performance optimization techniques you have employed, like code splitting, lazy loading, or minimizing API calls. Highlight how these strategies improved application speed and user experience in projects you've worked on.

Describe your commitment to continuous learning through resources like online courses, tech blogs, mentoring, and attending industry conferences. Emphasize how you actively apply new knowledge to stay relevant in the field and enhance your contributions at work.