Senior Full-stack Engineer
Job Summary
The TechResume Team owns the TechResume application and is actively enhancing it with new functionality; we aim to make it the best premium service for crafting job-winning resumes! We’re looking for somebody who is comfortable working across the application’s front and back-end.
By joining the team you’ll have the opportunity to work on a new Node/React (Next.js) project and shape it up with a team of highly skilled authorities from around the world. At Toptal we push the boundaries on what’s possible every single day and we’d love for you to be a part of it!
The bulk of the work you will do every day is a mix of back-end work in Node.js and front-end work in React. If you have front-end skills and if you are comfortable getting your hands dirty in the back-end as well, this is the right opportunity for you.
We strive to build performant, scalable, and well organized apps that are aligned with business goals and non-functional requirements.
This is a remote position. We do not offer visa sponsorship or assistance. Resumes and communication must be submitted in English.
Responsibilities:
The following information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or required skills.
· Write elegant, efficient and testable Node and React code which is easy to maintain and debug.
· Write, update, integrate your features with React front-end components.
· Implement various APIs to feed the front-end with data.
· Cover code with tests and perform manual testing of features, while reviewing the work of colleagues.
· As a true teammate, continuously improve the team’s processes, brainstorm ideas and communicate statuses and progress.
· Mentor other people, provide feedback and grow as a part of the team.
· Learn new concepts and technologies.
In the first week, expect to:
· Join our team, where you will be introduced to Toptal’s practices and processes.
· Start participating in company-wide training sessions.
· Set up your local environment and get familiar with our tech stack.
· Create your first pull request.
In the first month, expect to:
· Familiarize yourself with the team’s business domain.
· Contribute to our product development.
· Develop a deeper understanding of our technology, processes and product pipeline.
In the first three months, expect to:
· Actively supply software planning, development and maintenance.
· Suggest and implement improvements to Toptal’s processes and codebase, while exercising discretion and independent judgment.
In the first six months, expect to:
· Lead technical initiatives in our team.
· Drive improvements to the codebase and processes.
In the first year, expect to:
· Have a detailed understanding of Toptal’s technical stack, collaboration rituals, processes and performance.
· Mentor Toptal’s new team members.
Qualifications and Job Requirements:
· Have 5+ years of web development experience with Node and React.
· Have a demonstrable understanding of backend and development principles, databases, clean code and best testing practices.
· Consider multiple quality-dimensions like user impact, failure tolerance, code maintenance, implementation time, availability, security breaches and performance.
· Have experience with modern Javascript, preferably Typescript and React.
· Be genuinely interested in technology and love to try new things.
· Outstanding written and communication skills
· Tackle complex problems but also consider multiple solutions, weigh them, and decide on the best course of action.
· Thrive on providing and receiving transparent but always constructive feedback.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and handle a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a diverse array of contacts.
· You must be a world-class individual contributor to thrive at Toptal. You will not be here just to tell other people what to do.
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