Senior Fullstack Engineer (React & Node.js)

As a Senior Fullstack Engineer at OAK’S LAB, you will design, develop, and maintain high-quality web and mobile applications. Collaborating closely with product teams, you will translate feature requirements into technical solutions, ensuring the applications you create meet security and scalability standards. You'll also engage in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and take accountability for your area's quality and delivery.

To qualify for the Senior Fullstack Engineer role at OAK’S LAB, you should have at least 3 years of experience working with Node.js and React, alongside a total of 5 years in engineering. Proficiency in Javascript/Typescript, a commitment to code quality, strong problem-solving skills, and the desire to learn new technologies are also essential. Teamwork within an Agile environment is crucial, as you will be collaborating with various product experts.

At OAK’S LAB, the Senior Fullstack Engineer works with a diverse tech stack, which includes Typescript, Node.js, React + Next.js, and React Native. Additionally, you will be using GraphQL, tRPC, PostgreSQL, and more. Familiarity with these technologies will be beneficial as you work on innovative software solutions for our startup clients.

As a Senior Fullstack Engineer at OAK’S LAB, you can enjoy flexible working hours, 25 vacation days plus a birthday day off, and a rich personal development budget for acquiring books, courses, and attending conferences. We also provide a top-of-the-line MacBook and hardware budget, free English lessons, and the chance to earn bonuses. Team bonding activities and annual offsite trips make working at OAK’S LAB even more enjoyable!

OAK’S LAB is committed to fostering the growth of its employees. As a Senior Fullstack Engineer, you'll have a budget to invest in your personal development, which could be utilized for books, courses, or attending important tech conferences. This investment in your professional growth ensures you continue evolving your skills in line with industry trends.

Discuss specific projects where you've used React and Node.js, emphasizing your role, challenges faced, and how you overcame them. Highlight how your experience contributes to creating scalable applications that address user needs effectively.

Explain your strategies, such as employing code reviews, writing unit tests, and following best practices like clean coding standards or design patterns to maintain high code quality across your team and projects.

Share your familiarity with Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, and provide examples of how you've implemented Agile processes in your previous projects to enhance team collaboration and project timelines.

Detail your overall process, from understanding project requirements and planning through designing, coding, testing, and deploying applications. Emphasize teamwork and how you incorporate feedback during each phase.

Talk about a specific incident where you encountered challenges, explaining how you approached problem-solving and maintained team morale. Discuss your problem-solving techniques and any tools you used to tackle the issue.

Provide insights into design patterns, architectural decisions, and performance optimization techniques that ensure your applications are not only functional but also capable of scaling smoothly when user demands increase.

Discuss your passion for technology and how staying current with industry trends motivates you. Share specific examples of technologies you've recently learned and how they were applied in your work.

Explain your approach to understanding user needs and business value, and how you communicate with stakeholders to prioritize features effectively while balancing timelines and technical constraints.

Talk about methods you use to integrate user feedback, such as user testing, client meetings, and collaboration with UX designers. Discuss how this input shapes future iterations and enhances user experience.

Share your enthusiasm for the dynamic environment of startups and the opportunity to work on innovative projects that can have a substantial impact. Express how this fuels your creativity and motivation to deliver exceptional results.