Senior Web Development Software Engineer II
@ DigitalOcean

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Posted 5 days ago

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Overview

Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Join a community of top talent building a scalable cloud platform with simplicity in mind.

Role Responsibilities

As a Senior Web Development Software Engineer II, you will work with a dedicated team to enhance DigitalOcean's public-facing web properties. Your responsibilities include:

  • Leading and mentoring frontend and full-stack engineers
  • Building and improving CMS features and impactful products
  • Collaborating across product, design, UX, marketing, and engineering teams
  • Overseeing technical roadmaps, architecture, and scalability of solutions
  • Reviewing pull requests and optimizing full-stack solutions

Required Experience & Technologies

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of software development experience, with expert-level skills in HTML, CSS, Javascript, Typescript, React.js, and Node.js. Experience with Next.js, PostgreSQL, Nginx, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and related tooling (GitHub, Sentry, Grafana, etc.) is also important. A strong understanding of technical SEO and high-traffic CMS-managed websites is essential.

What You’ll Gain

At DigitalOcean, you will:

  • Lead key web development projects and technical strategies
  • Work in a remote, innovative, and high-performance environment
  • Enjoy opportunities for career growth, learning, and development
  • Receive competitive salary, bonuses, and equity compensation
  • Be part of an inclusive team that values diversity and collaboration

Key skills/competency

DigitalOcean, Web Development, Javascript, Typescript, React, Node.js, Next.js, CMS, CI/CD, Kubernetes, SEO

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🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research DigitalOcean's culture: Study their mission, values, and recent projects.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight web development and leadership skills.
  • Showcase technical expertise: Prepare examples on full-stack projects.
  • Prepare for interviews: Review technical and behavioral questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review JavaScript, Typescript, and React fundamentals.
Study Node.js, Next.js, and backend integrations.
Practice CI/CD pipeline and container orchestration basics.
Refresh skills on performance optimization and scalability.

Behavioral Questions

Describe past team mentoring experiences.
Explain handling tough project deadlines.
Share experiences on cross-team collaborations.
Detail communication strategies with diverse stakeholders.

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