Lead FullStack Engineer (Web3)

As a Lead Fullstack Engineer at Kiln, you'll lead a dedicated squad of developers and actively collaborate with Product Managers and Designers. Your responsibilities will include contributing to architectural decisions, designing and implementing new features primarily on the frontend, and engaging in backend development tasks. You'll also participate in code reviews, CI/CD processes, and ensure adherence to strict security standards, making this role crucial in our product development journey.

To thrive as a Lead Fullstack Engineer at Kiln, you should have over 6 years of experience in software engineering with a solid foundation in both frontend and backend technologies. A minimum of 1 year in the Web3 space is essential, along with managerial experience leading a team of developers. Proficiency in TypeScript, preferably with React or Vue, and PHP/Laravel is also necessary, alongside familiarity with software development best practices.

At Kiln, we prioritize the professional development of our Lead Fullstack Engineers. We offer significant personal development budgets, tech conference funding, and the flexibility to choose your IT equipment. Our fast-paced and no-bureaucracy environment ensures you have the freedom to pursue innovation and growth, making it an ideal workplace for ambitious individuals.

Kiln fosters a fast-paced, no-bureaucratic work environment for Lead Fullstack Engineers. You can expect a mix of collaborative teamwork and independent problem-solving, as we believe in empowering individuals to innovate. With options for remote work and unlimited holidays, we prioritize work-life balance while focusing on collective success through shared equity options.

The interview process for a Lead Fullstack Engineer at Kiln involves several stages: starting with a recruiter interview, moving to a take-home test, followed by a technical interview, a core values interview, and finally a discussion with the founders. This comprehensive approach ensures we find the right match for our team's culture and values.

When answering this question, detail your journey in fullstack development, highlighting key projects you've worked on. Be specific about the technologies used, particularly in TypeScript, React, PHP, and Laravel. Discuss challenges faced during development and how you overcame them, showing your capabilities as a problem-solver.

To answer effectively, refer to your experience fostering a collaborative environment. Mention tools and practices you employ for communication, such as daily standups or agile methodologies. Explain how you facilitate problem-solving sessions and code reviews, emphasizing the importance of collective input in producing high-quality work.

Discuss your methodical approach to architectural decisions. Highlight how you weigh pros and cons of different technologies and frameworks, and incorporate team input. Provide a brief example from your experience where you contributed to an architectural strategy, showcasing your analytical skills.

Share a specific project where you successfully led a team. Describe the project’s complexity, your leadership style, and how you motivated the team. Discuss challenges faced and how you ensured deliverables were met while maintaining high morale, as well as how you communicated with stakeholders.

Discuss your experience with React in detail. Mention specific projects where you built user interfaces, highlighting your understanding of component-based architecture, state management, and hooks. If applicable, talk about how you optimize performance and maintain code quality in the front-end.

Explain your understanding of security best practices and how you apply them in your work. Provide examples of security measures you've implemented, such as data validation, encryption, and adherence to security compliance standards relevant to your projects at Kiln.

Describe your debugging and testing methodologies. Discuss the importance of unit and integration testing, and how you use automated tests in your workflow to ensure reliability. Share tools you prefer for testing and any experiences where thorough testing led to successful project outcomes.

Share your strategies for staying informed about Web3 technologies. Mention resources you follow such as blogs, forums, podcasts, or communities. Discuss any specific events or webinars you've attended and how this knowledge keeps you engaged and informed about industry trends.

Explain how you prioritize tasks and manage project timelines effectively. Provide examples of how you've used project management techniques like agile methodology to track deliverables, resolving any issues regarding timelines while ensuring quality remains a priority.

Discuss specific practices you encourage to foster a culture of continuous improvement, such as hold regular retrospectives or feedback sessions. Share examples of changes you've implemented based on team input that led to improvements in workflow, productivity, or project outcomes.