Senior Full Stack Engineer

Job Purpose

Senior Full Stack Engineer exists to bridge the gap between frontend and backend development, ensuring seamless integration and a cohesive user experience.

• Technical Versatility - Can handle both frontend and backend development, reducing the need for specialized roles.
• Efficiency - Streamlines the development process by bridging the gap between server-side and client-side programming.
• Rapid Prototyping - Facilitates quicker prototyping and iteration, speeding up the feedback loop and product enhancements.
• Problem Solving - Offers comprehensive solutions by understanding the full spectrum of the technology stack.
• Collaboration - Enhances team collaboration by having a broad understanding of the project from various technical perspectives.

Reporting Line: The Senior Full Stack Engineer will report directly to the Head of Engineering. The role is integral to the engineering department's success, and the individual will likely have significant input into strategic technical decisions.

Direct Reports: The role will not have direct reports; however, it is expected to mentor peers and junior developers in your team. There is also an opportunity to take responsibility for a squad lead that will coordinate technical-level work within a small cross-functional team or a project lead that oversees the technical implementation of business-driven goals.

Main Duties

Function 1: Development & Implementation

• Design and develop efficient, reusable, and reliable code for both frontend and backend.
• Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.

Function 2: System Integration & Optimization

• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.

Function 3: Testing & Quality Assurance

• Implement automated tests to ensure reliability, usability, and security.
• Identify, debug, and resolve application issues.

Function 4: Deployment & Maintenance

• Manage CI/CD pipelines for smooth deployment.
• Monitor and update applications to improve performance and address security vulnerabilities.

Function 5: Innovation & Improvements

• Identify complexity, technical debts, and opportunities for new technologies to be implemented in the application or engineering practice.
• Drive change for improvements and adoption of better technology or engineering practice.

Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

Key Result Areas

• Development & Implementation - Design, code, and implement features across the stack; Tools: Git, IDEs (e.g., VS Code, IntelliJ).
• System Integration & Optimization - Ensure seamless operation between frontend and backend, optimize for performance. Tools: RESTful APIs, GraphQL.
• Testing & Quality Assurance - Develop and execute automated tests, ensure application reliability. Tools: Jest, Selenium.
• Deployment & Maintenance - Manage CI/CD pipelines, perform system updates and maintenance. Tools: Jenkins, Docker.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience building and scaling complex systems.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and React
• Advanced expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and modern front-end frameworks.
• Leads design and architecture for services or domains.
• Mentors engineers and drives coding standards across teams.
• Owns system reliability, scalability, and performance for critical features.
• Experience with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Why Join CloudEats

• At CloudEats, we are redefining how food brands are built and delivered. You'll join a fast-growing, innovative team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.