Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack

As a Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack at Postscript, your primary responsibilities include architecting and building scalable platform primitives and REST APIs, taking ownership of your projects, and mentoring other engineers. You'll guide your team to make optimal technical and design decisions and be proactive in communication regarding scope and task management.

To apply for the Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack position at Postscript, you should have a minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience. Proven experience in backend applications, using Typescript/Node.js, and familiarity with AWS infrastructure are essential, alongside a strong understanding of NoSQL and SQL databases like MongoDB and Postgres.

The technology stack utilized by Postscript for the Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack role includes React/Typescript for the frontend, Python (Flask) and Go for the backend, and an AWS-managed architecture for deployment. Experience with these technologies prior to application will be beneficial.

At Postscript, professional growth is cultivated through mentorship opportunities and a culture of feedback. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be encouraged to take ownership of your projects while also guiding junior engineers, contributing to their development and expanding your own skill set through collaboration.

Absolutely! The Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack position at Postscript is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in North America. Although we prefer candidates in the ET/CT time zones, we welcome talented individuals regardless of their location.

Certainly! When discussing your experience with scalable applications, emphasize your past projects where you utilized technologies like AWS and frameworks such as Flask or Go. Outline the challenges you faced, how you approached them, and the successful outcomes you achieved.

To effectively prioritize tasks, I focus on understanding the project scope and the potential impact of each task. I often use tools like roadmaps or Agile methodologies, keeping communication open with my team to align priorities with business goals.

You might discuss one of your significant projects and your leadership role in it. Highlight how you coordinated team efforts, defined project scopes, and drove technical decisions while ensuring timely delivery and product quality.

I believe in fostering a supportive environment for mentoring by establishing open communication. I often have regular check-ins to discuss their goals and offer guidance, while encouraging them to tackle challenges and learn through their experiences.

I stay updated by participating in webinars, following industry news, and networking with other professionals in tech communities. Additionally, I make it a point to continually experiment with new technologies in personal projects to enhance my skills.

My approach to writing maintainable code emphasizes clear documentation, modular design, and adherence to coding standards. I ensure my code is self-explanatory and that others can easily understand and build upon my work.

When facing tight deadlines, I prioritize work by breaking down project tasks into manageable pieces and communicating effectively with my team. I believe in maintaining a calm approach, focusing on achievable goals, and regularly assessing our progress.

An example would be when I encountered a decision where a feature could be implemented but would delay the overall project timeline. I engaged with stakeholders to discuss the potential business impacts and we opted for a phased rollout to meet initial launch goals.

I have extensive experience deploying and maintaining applications on AWS, utilizing services like EC2, Lambda, and RDS. I also focus on best practices for security, scalability, and cost management in cloud architectures.

I ensure good communication by scheduling regular meetings, using collaborative tools for project tracking, and encouraging a culture where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas and feedback. Open lines of communication are central to team success.