Senior Full Stack Engineer (Backend Focus)

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Bobyard, your primary responsibility will be to design, develop, and maintain our innovative software solutions for the construction industry. You will work with the founding team to oversee the entire tech stack, which includes using technologies such as React, Django, PostgreSQL, AWS, GCP, and Heroku. In addition to this, you’ll be expected to iterate on product features based on user feedback and maintain high coding standards while embracing the fast-paced startup environment.

To qualify for the Senior Full Stack Engineer role at Bobyard, candidates should have strong experience in both backend and frontend development, preferably with the technologies we use including React and Django. Candidates must also demonstrate a passion for coding, a commitment to maintaining high standards, and the willingness to adapt and learn new technologies quickly. Previous experience in a startup environment is a plus!

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Bobyard, you can expect a competitive salary in the range of $160k - $180k, along with equity options, providing you a stake in our company’s success. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic and driven team dedicated to transforming the construction industry, allowing for personal growth and skill enhancement.

Critical skills for a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Bobyard include proficiency in backend languages like Python (Django), as well as front-end technologies like React. Additionally, familiarity with cloud services such as AWS and GCP, and database technologies like PostgreSQL are essential. Above all, a strong problem-solving mindset and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced startup setting are vital to excel in this role.

Bobyard places a strong focus on learning and development. As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you’ll be encouraged to continually expand your technical expertise and adapt to emerging technologies. This supportive environment fosters personal growth and encourages engineers to take initiative in developing their skills, ensuring that as our products evolve, so do you.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you used Django, focusing on how it helped you handle backend processes effectively. Discuss your familiarity with building APIs and integrating them with front-end frameworks like React as a way to showcase your full-stack capabilities.

Discuss the importance of code reviews, utilizing version control (like Git), and following coding standards and best practices. Mention any tools or methodologies you apply, such as test-driven development or pair programming, which help to ensure high-quality code.

Share your personal strategies for rapid learning, such as dedicating time to online courses, participating in coding challenges, or reading documentation. Illustrate your adaptability by giving examples of technologies you've learned and implemented in previous roles.

Provide a specific example of a challenging project, detailing your responsibilities and the technologies you used. Emphasize lessons learned, focusing on problem-solving skills, teamwork, and how overcoming obstacles has prepared you for a role at Bobyard.

Answer this by explaining your approach to user-centered design, including gathering user feedback, collaborating with designers, and iterating based on user behavior. Discuss tools or methods you use to assess user experience during the development process.

Here, emphasize your passion for innovation and growth, describing your enjoyment in wearing multiple hats and taking on new challenges. Discuss the excitement of building products that make a tangible difference, especially in an industry like construction.

Discuss techniques like the Eisenhower Matrix or Agile methodologies that help you prioritize tasks effectively. Share examples of how you have balanced competing deadlines and the importance of communication with team members to ensure success.

Articulate your commitment to quality software development by explaining how you advocate for and practice clean code principles. Mention your experience with code reviews, writing documentation, and mentoring junior developers to uphold standards in the development process.

Share that collaboration is central to your work ethic, stressing how effective communication with cross-functional teams leads to better outcomes. Give examples of how you've successfully collaborated on projects, whether through paired programming or participating in team discussions.

In this response, connect your personal values and passions to Bobyard’s mission. Illustrate your excitement for transforming the construction industry through technology and how you believe your skills align with their goals and vision.