Senior Web Development Software Engineer II @ DigitalOcean
placeSeattle, Washington, United States
businessOn Site
Posted 5 days ago
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About the Role
Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Join a community of top talent driven to build the simplest scalable cloud. As a Senior Web Development Software Engineer II, you'll leverage your full stack experience to lead initiatives in Infrastructure, Client, Front End, Back End, CI/CD, and DevOps while mentoring a team of engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor frontend and full-stack engineers.
- Develop and maintain high-traffic marketing properties with JavaScript/Typescript, React, and Node.js.
- Collaborate with product, design, UX, marketing, and stakeholders.
- Oversee the technical roadmap and software architecture for scalable solutions.
- Review and improve pull requests in a collaborative environment.
Required Experience & Skills
- 8+ years of software development experience.
- Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Typescript, React.js, and Node.js; Next.js is a plus.
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Nginx, CI/CD, and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of testing, reporting and collaboration tools like GitHub, Git, Sentry, Grafana, Elastic, Kibana, and Playwright.
- Experience with high-traffic public-facing websites and technical SEO fundamentals.
Why DigitalOcean?
At DigitalOcean, you will work on cutting-edge technology, advance your career with top professionals, and enjoy comprehensive benefits focused on your well-being. This remotely based role offers competitive salary, bonuses, and equity compensation, along with continuous career development opportunities.
Key skills/competency
- Web Development
- Full Stack
- React
- Node.js
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- CI/CD
- Kubernetes
- DevOps
- CMS
How to Get Hired at DigitalOcean
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight full stack and leadership experience.
- Research DigitalOcean's culture: Review mission, products, and team insights.
- Prepare technical examples: Demonstrate experience in modern web tech.
- Practice communication skills: Provide clear, concise technical explanations.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review JavaScript and TypeScript patterns.
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Practice full stack coding on React and Node.js.
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Study CI/CD and Kubernetes fundamentals.
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Analyze scalable web architectures and CMS integrations.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe past leadership experiences.
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Explain collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Discuss overcoming project challenges.
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Showcase effective communication examples.
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