Senior Fullstack Engineer - job 1 of 2

At Vendelux, a Senior Fullstack Engineer plays a critical role in building and improving our software platform for event marketing. This position involves owning user-impacting projects from design through to deployment, participating in code and system design reviews, and collaborating with product management and design teams to enhance user experience and prioritize feature development.

To apply for the Senior Fullstack Engineer position at Vendelux, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in building complex applications using modern languages, like Java or Typescript. Additionally, proven experience in shipping valuable features and improving infrastructure is essential. Strong communication skills are necessary, especially in a remote-first work setting.

Vendelux utilizes a robust tech stack, which includes Typescript, React, and MUI for frontend development. The backend is powered by Python, Django, MySQL, and AWS. For data processing, tools like Python, Dagster, Snowflake, and Fivetran are employed, showcasing our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies for elevating event marketing.

At Vendelux, the culture is collaborative and innovation-driven. As a Senior Fullstack Engineer, you’ll engage in mentorship and hiring activities, contributing to the growth of the team. Being remote-first, communication occurs primarily through chats and documents, emphasizing strong written and verbal skills while still fostering a close-knit community.

Absolutely! Vendelux is committed to the professional development of its engineers. As a Senior Fullstack Engineer, you'll not only have the chance to take on challenging projects but also participate in mentorship initiatives and contribute to strategic decision-making, ensuring continued growth and career advancement within the company.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you've utilized React and Typescript. Discuss your use of these technologies to solve problems or improve user experience. Showcase particular features you've built and the impact they had on the product.

In your response, walk through your process for system design, mentioning aspects like scalability, user requirements, and technology choices. Provide an example of a system you designed, discussing the challenges you faced and how you addressed them, ensuring you detail the outcome.

Discuss specific time management techniques that have worked for you, such as Agile methodologies or tools like Trello and Asana. Illustrate this with a scenario where your prioritization skills directly contributed to meeting a tight deadline or achieving a key project milestone.

Give a detailed account of a situation involving technical debt, explaining what it was, why it mattered, and the long-term implications. Focus on how you communicated with stakeholders and the balance you struck between immediate fixes and strategic planning.

Talk about the practices you implement for maintainability, such as writing clear documentation, following coding standards, and conducting code reviews. Provide examples of how you or your team has improved code scalability in previous projects.

Mention specific frameworks and libraries you've used on both the front-end and back-end. Share details of how you integrated them into projects, focusing on your role and contributions to ensure a smooth and effective development process.

Share strategies that have worked for you in fostering collaboration remotely, such as regular check-ins, using collaboration tools effectively, and maintaining open communication lines. You could also include specific practices that help develop team rapport and project alignment.

Discuss your familiarity with AWS and relevant services you've utilized (like EC2, RDS, S3). Provide an example of how you leveraged AWS for a project, emphasizing the benefits you achieved, such as scalability or cost-efficiency.

Delve into your experience with CI/CD pipelines, mentioning tools you've used, and describing how they improved the development workflow. Provide an example where these practices enhanced a project’s efficiency or reduced release times.

Highlight traits such as problem-solving skills, communication, adaptability, and a growth mindset. Discuss how these traits have influenced your career, particularly in terms of collaboration and tackling complex challenges within your teams.