Senior Full Stack Engineer, Community (Berlin, hybrid)

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Kittl, your core responsibilities would include contributing to significant cross-functional projects, assisting in resolving production issues, and improving engineering standards across the board. You'll work closely with product managers and designers to enhance user engagement through product-led initiatives. This role emphasizes collaboration and innovation, allowing you to truly impact our platform’s growth.

To qualify for the Senior Full Stack Engineer position at Kittl, candidates should have a minimum of 6 years of professional development experience, with a strong focus on TypeScript, React, and Node.js. Additionally, proficiency in unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, as well as expertise in complex state management and SQL, are essential. Familiarity with AWS and CI/CD processes is also recommended, which will help you flourish in this dynamic environment.

The interview process for the Senior Full Stack Engineer role at Kittl consists of several interviews, starting with a recruiter conversation followed by an interview with the Director of Engineering. You will complete a technical take-home assignment and undergo a technical interview with real-world scenarios. This culminates in discussions with the CTO and a bar raiser interview, ensuring we find the perfect fit for both you and Kittl.

At Kittl, the working culture for the Senior Full Stack Engineer is vibrant and collaborative. With a hybrid working model, you’ll enjoy three days in our Berlin office where you can work alongside our talented team. We vibe on flexibility, with core hours to fit your schedule, and foster an environment of inclusivity and respect. You’ll be encouraged to push boundaries and innovate while creating outstanding solutions for our creators.

Kittl offers an array of benefits tailored for Senior Full Stack Engineers. These include flexible working hours, remote work opportunities, and a generous vacation policy with up to 30 days off per year. Additionally, we promote continuous learning through a dedicated development budget, organize quarterly hackathons for creative innovation, and support health and fitness initiatives with discounts on memberships. Our work environment is designed to maximize your impact and career growth.

Discuss specific projects where you've successfully implemented TypeScript, highlighting how its static typing improved scalability and maintainability. Provide examples of how you leveraged TypeScript to solve specific challenges and the impact it has had on team collaboration.

Talk about your approach to code reviews, testing practices, and integrating CI/CD pipelines. Mention your experience with unit tests and E2E tests, and emphasize the importance of teamwork and continuous feedback in maintaining high-quality standards.

Provide an example of a situation where conflicting priorities arose and how you navigated that challenge. Highlight your communication skills, ability to collaborate with different teams, and methods you used to align everyone on shared goals.

Discuss various state management solutions you've employed, such as Redux or Context API, and how they fit different use cases within your projects. Highlight specific scenarios where good state management led to improved application performance and user experience.

Share a detailed story about a complex bug, including your investigation process, the steps you took to solve it, and how you communicated with your team. Focus on problem-solving techniques and learning from the experience.

Elaborate on your vision of successful collaboration, focusing on open communication, shared goals, and active engagement among team members. Share your previous experiences where collaboration led to successful outcomes and impactful products.

Discuss the blogs, podcasts, or courses you follow to stay updated. Emphasize your passion for technology and how you apply new knowledge in your projects, demonstrating your proactive approach to continuous learning.

Talk about specific AWS services you’ve used, such as S3 for storage, Lambda for serverless functions, or EC2 for infrastructure. Provide examples of how you utilized these services to enhance application performance and manage costs.

Describe your approach to scalability, mentioning design patterns, database optimizations, and how you anticipate future user growth. Provide examples from past projects where you successfully implemented scalable solutions.

Share your thoughts on continuous improvement and how you incorporate learning into your daily routine. Discuss any specific learning goals you’ve set for yourself and the resources you utilize to achieve them, showcasing your commitment to growth.