Senior Full-Stack Engineer

The Senior Full-Stack Engineer role at Terrascope involves building customer-facing UI components, designing and developing SaaS Restful APIs, and collaborating in Agile development teams. You'll be responsible for constructing both front-end and back-end components, managing databases, and ensuring your solutions are scalable and maintainable for enterprise-level applications.

To qualify for the Senior Full-Stack Engineer position at Terrascope, candidates should have 4-7 years of full-stack development experience, proficiency in web technologies like HTML5 and CSS3, and familiarity with the PERN stack, especially in TypeScript. Experience with Rust, Node.js, and REST API design is beneficial, alongside strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

At Terrascope, Senior Full-Stack Engineers use an array of modern technologies including React for front-end development, Node.js for server-side applications, and PostgreSQL for database management. Knowledge of Rust and experience with DevOps tools, CI/CD practices, and Azure are also valuable for this role.

Terrascope fosters a diverse and inclusive company culture, valuing collaboration and transparency. As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, you'll find an environment where everyone’s ideas and opinions are respected, encouraging innovation and a proactive approach to problem-solving within a dynamic team.

Terrascope provides considerable growth opportunities for Senior Full-Stack Engineers by allowing involvement in cutting-edge climate-tech projects. You'll have the chance to advance your technical skills, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute meaningfully to significant environmental initiatives.

The PERN stack consists of PostgreSQL, Express.js, React, and Node.js, and is a powerful framework for building full-stack applications. When answering this question, highlight how each component works together: React for dynamic user interfaces, Node.js for server-side logic, Express.js for managing API routes, and PostgreSQL for database management.

To ensure scalability and maintainability, I focus on writing clean, modular code and following best practices, such as using RESTful APIs for communication between client and server. I also implement robust testing practices and make use of design patterns to enhance code structure, which can facilitate easier updates and modifications in the future.

I employ a systematic approach to debugging by utilizing logging and monitoring tools to track errors. For effective error handling, I implement try-catch blocks, custom error messages, and feedback mechanisms within applications, ensuring users have a seamless experience even when issues arise.

Collaboration starts with clear communication and alignment of goals. I involve product designers and owners early in the development process to gather feedback on UI/UX designs, which helps in building an interface that meets both functional and aesthetic requirements while also allowing flexibility for iterative improvements.

I have extensive experience working within Agile frameworks, which emphasizes iterative progress and adaptability. I participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, ensuring that all team members are aligned and can respond quickly to changing requirements or challenges throughout the development cycle.

Yes, I have implemented CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins and GitLab CI, which automate the testing and deployment processes. This shortens the development cycle, allows for faster iterations, and ultimately enhances the reliability of the software delivered to production.

Testing is critical in my development process as it helps ensure code quality and application reliability. I employ various testing strategies, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests, to cover different aspects of the application and identify issues before they reach the user.

I manage database interactions through well-defined data access layers that abstract direct communication with the database. Using ORMs like Sequelize or TypeORM, I ensure smoother integration and easier data manipulation, while avoiding common pitfalls such as SQL injection vulnerabilities.

I have worked with Azure to deploy and manage applications, leveraging its services such as Azure App Services and Azure SQL Database. Understanding resource management and utilizing best practices in cloud architectures has enabled me to optimize performance and scalability while controlling costs.

My motivation for working in climate-tech stems from a strong desire to contribute to sustainability efforts. The opportunity to use my technical skills to impact the environment positively aligns with my personal values, and I am eager to create solutions that help enterprises reduce their carbon footprint.