Full Stack Engineer III

As a Full Stack Engineer III at Vivid Seats, you will be responsible for making significant enhancements to our platform by developing new features and maintaining existing ones. You’ll guide the design and development of our B2C Marketplace and Distribution products while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. Your role will involve tackling challenges related to scaling our e-commerce marketplace and mentoring other engineers through best practices and collaborative sessions.

To qualify for the Full Stack Engineer III position at Vivid Seats, you should have a minimum of 4 years of professional experience in building and supporting production web applications. Familiarity with front-end technologies such as TypeScript and frameworks like React is essential, alongside experience in developing back-end services using Java/J2EE or similar platforms. Strong communication skills are crucial for documenting processes and mentoring team members.

In your role as a Full Stack Engineer III at Vivid Seats, you'll primarily work with modern front-end technologies including TypeScript and frameworks such as Next.js and React. You'll also develop back-end services using Java/J2EE, and may find yourself utilizing various other platforms and tools as needed, including Python and SQL for backend services.

Vivid Seats supports employee growth and learning through a culture of continuous improvement, mentorship, and open communication. As a Full Stack Engineer III, you will have the opportunity to join tech talks, collaborate with other teams, and engage in self-directed learning through access to resources that expand your skills. Additionally, you will be encouraged to own your career growth plan with your manager.

The work culture at Vivid Seats is centered around collaboration, empowerment, and innovation. As a Full Stack Engineer III, you will be part of a team that values input from all its members, fostering a positive environment where everyone can bring their ideas to the table. With a hybrid work model, you will enjoy flexibility while still engaging in rewarding face-to-face collaboration at our bright and energetic HQ in Chicago.

In answering this question, focus on specific projects where you have utilized TypeScript effectively, detailing the features you built or supported. Highlight your understanding of its benefits such as type safety and how it improved your codebase, along with any frameworks you may have used in conjunction with TypeScript.

Discuss your approach to task prioritization, possibly utilizing project management tools or methodologies like Agile. Explain how you assess the urgency and importance of tasks and how you communicate with your team to ensure alignment on priorities.

Choose a specific example that highlights your problem-solving skills as a Full Stack Engineer. Discuss the context, the steps you took to address the issue, and the outcome. Make sure to demonstrate both your technical acumen and ability to work collaboratively in resolving complex challenges.

Highlight key best practices such as code reviews, testing and documentation, adhering to coding standards, and following agile methodologies. Emphasize your commitment to delivering quality code and how you promote these practices within your team.

Be prepared to convey that you value feedback as an essential part of the development process. Discuss how you approach code reviews with an open mindset and focus on the opportunities for improvement that feedback presents.

Share projects where you used Java, touching on any frameworks you've worked with, such as Spring. Highlight the applications you built or contributed to, the architecture decisions made, and how they influenced functionality and performance.

Illustrate your commitment to continuous learning by mentioning resources such as online courses, tech forums, or attending meetups and conferences. Discuss how you apply this knowledge to improve your work and share insights with your team.

Articulate the multifaceted role of a Full Stack Engineer, emphasizing your involvement throughout the development lifecycle from concept and design through to implementation and maintenance. Address how your contributions can ensure a seamless user experience and support overall project goals.

Choose an instance that showcases your communication skills, describing how you translated technical concepts into layman's terms. Emphasize the importance of understanding stakeholders' needs and how this collaboration led to improved outcomes.

Express your belief in the paramount importance of code quality and the role of testing in ensuring application reliability. Discuss specific testing strategies you employ, such as unit testing or integration testing, and how these contribute to overall project success.