Software Engineer, Full Stack

As a Full Stack Software Engineer at Wave, your primary responsibilities include engaging with exciting technical projects from inception to delivery. You'll face unique challenges daily, from rapidly scaling systems to redesigning major application components. Expect to write clear, maintainable code while collaborating with small, agile teams to enhance their skills and deliver effective solutions that make a real difference in the lives of small business owners.

To qualify for the Full Stack Software Engineer role at Wave, you need at least 2 years of professional experience in programming with a combination of Python, Ruby, and JavaScript. Familiarity with web application or distributed systems development, along with a strong desire to produce high-quality, testable code, is essential. Additionally, excellent communication skills and a willingness to operate on highly available systems in production are key attributes we’re looking for.

At Wave, our work environment is casual, fun, and filled with collaboration. We value each individual's voice and encourage open communication. You’ll find opportunities for growth through continuous learning experiences, mentorship programs, and engaging workshops. Whether in our Toronto office or working remotely, we foster a culture of respect and challenge to help you thrive as a Full Stack Software Engineer.

Wave invests significantly in employees' professional development. As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you’ll benefit from a structured pathway for learning through diverse experiences and educational allowances. The company actively promotes mentorship and provides various learning opportunities to help you enhance your technical and soft skills while encouraging a culture of continuous improvement.

Wave strongly believes in supporting the full individual, advocating for a healthy work-life balance. Flexibility in work location allows you to choose your comfort zone, be it from home or our Toronto office. This autonomy, combined with our wellness initiatives that focus on body, mind, and soul, ensures that you can bring your best self to work as a Full Stack Software Engineer.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you've utilized Python in development. Discuss your approach to problem-solving and how you ensured high-quality, maintainable code. Illustrate your capability to integrate Python with front-end technologies to build seamless user experiences.

Demonstrate your commitment to best practices by discussing specific testing frameworks you've used, along with methodologies like TDD (Test Driven Development). Mention how thorough testing contributes to reliability and user satisfaction in the applications you develop.

This is your chance to showcase your problem-solving skills. Choose a relevant project and explain the challenges faced, the approach taken to resolve them, and the positive outcomes. Emphasize your role in the team and how collaboration helped achieve success.

Share your passion for learning by mentioning specific resources—such as blogs, podcasts, or online courses—that you engage with. Discuss how you apply new knowledge to your work and the importance of continuous learning in a fast-paced tech environment.

Articulate your understanding of what it takes to succeed as a full stack developer. This might include adaptability, a strong grasp of both back-end and front-end technologies, collaboration skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Discuss specific agile practices you've adhered to, such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Share how these practices have improved team collaboration and productivity in delivering quality software solutions.

This question assesses your collaboration skills. Describe your approach to resolving conflicts, emphasizing communication, listening to different perspectives, and finding common ground for productive solutions that benefit the project.

Your enthusiasm for programming is key here. Share personal insights about what drives your passion, whether it’s solving complex problems, the creativity involved, or the satisfaction of delivering well-crafted code that makes a difference.

Use this question to illustrate your user-centered design approach. Describe a situation where you incorporated feedback into an application, emphasizing how it improved the final product and enhanced user satisfaction.

Outline your time management and prioritization strategies, including tools or techniques you use (like Kanban boards or task lists). Discuss how you balance multiple tasks while ensuring timely delivery and quality in your work.