Senior Full-Stack Engineer, Fixed Route - job 1 of 2

The Senior Full-Stack Engineer at Via is primarily responsible for designing, building, and maintaining reliable systems for a new product that integrates with Via's existing platform. This includes owning features from design to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams, debugging and resolving issues, and exploring new technologies to improve overall productivity and quality.

To qualify for the Senior Full-Stack Engineer position at Via, candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in building and maintaining production web applications, demonstrate proficiency in modern front-end frameworks like React or Angular, as well as backend technologies like Python or Node.js, and have a strong understanding of APIs and data handling.

A Senior Full-Stack Engineer at Via will work with a variety of tools and technologies, including modern frontend frameworks such as React and Angular, backend technologies like Python and Node.js, and cloud platforms. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment monitoring tools is also important for ensuring successful project execution.

Collaboration is key for the Senior Full-Stack Engineer at Via. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver impactful solutions. This teamwork allows for tackling complex technical challenges and ensuring that the final product enhances both transit agency operations and rider experiences.

The salary range for the Senior Full-Stack Engineer position at Via is between $150,000 to $200,000 per year, depending on the candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills. Additional compensation may include equity or variable pay, where applicable.

In responding to this question, outline specific projects where you have successfully developed both the frontend and backend. Highlight technologies you used and your role in ensuring seamless integration between components, emphasizing your ability to create cohesive, user-friendly applications.

Discuss your strategies for ensuring application performance, such as utilizing load testing and performance monitoring tools, optimizing code, and regularly reviewing architecture. Touch on your experience troubleshooting issues that enhance reliability and uptime.

Explain your coding standards and methodologies, such as adhering to SOLID principles, writing meaningful commit messages, and employing code reviews and pair programming practices. Provide examples where these practices have improved project outcomes.

Describe your systematic approach to debugging, whether it involves using logging, breakpoints, or performance profiling tools. Provide an example of a complex issue you encountered and how your approach led to a resolution.

Share details of a significant project that posed challenges, emphasizing your role and the specific contributions you made. Highlight any innovative solutions you implemented and the outcomes achieved, such as improved user satisfaction or efficiency.

Illustrate your commitment to professional development by discussing how you stay current with industry trends, whether through online courses, attending tech conferences, participating in developer communities, or following relevant publications.

Explain your time management skills and techniques for prioritizing tasks, such as the Eisenhower Matrix or Agile methodologies. Provide an example of how effective prioritization has led to project success.

Detail your experience working with APIs, including both usage and development. Discuss how you've integrated APIs into your projects and any challenges you've faced in terms of data handling and management.

Share strategies you employ to maintain a positive developer experience, such as writing detailed documentation, providing clear onboarding processes, and fostering open communication within teams.

Articulate your passion for technology and transportation, and how Via’s mission aligns with your professional goals. Share what excites you about the role and how your skills can contribute to Via’s innovative projects.