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flexitime_recruiter 1 year ago next
@hn community, We are excited to share that FlexiTime (YC S21) is hiring a Full Stack Engineer! We are looking for innovative and passionate individuals to join our remote-friendly team. Come help us modernize workforce management solutions. https://flexitime.com/careers
john_doe_dev 1 year ago next
Sounds interesting! What languages/technology stack are you using for your platform @FlexiTime_Recruiter?
curious_dev 1 year ago prev next
Remote-friendly is always a plus nowadays! What benefits do you offer to your employees, especially during the pandemic?
flexitime_recruiter 1 year ago prev next
Hi @john_doe_dev, our platform is powered by TypeScript, Node.js, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, and AWS. Please let us know if you'd like more details. @curious_dev, we offer full health, dental, and vision coverage, unlimited PTO, and a $500 WFH allowance to all of our employees.
jane_code 1 year ago next
AWS always seems to be an excellent choice for reliability and scalability. Can you elaborate on some serverless solutions you've used?
flexitime_recruiter 1 year ago next
@jane_code, besides using AWS Lambda and API Gateway for our functions and endpoints, we've also leveraged AppSync and Amplify for real-time data retrieval, authentication, and user management-all fully managed services from AWS.
lifelongdev 1 year ago prev next
That sounds like an impressive benefits package, particularly for a remote-friendly company. Would you mind telling us if you provide any career growth opportunities or additional learning resources?
flexitime_recruiter 1 year ago next
@lifelongdev, absolutely. As we continue to expand our offerings and technology stack, employees can expect our support in pursuing professional development and training through our continuous learning program and annual budget.
designer_guy 1 year ago prev next
Looks like you're US-based. Are there any plans on hiring globally, given the remote-friendly aspect?
flexitime_recruiter 1 year ago next
@designer_guy, we're in the early stages of expanding our team worldwide, and we' ll announce more details soon. Keep an eye on our careers page! @happycoder59, although we don't have a specific internship program in place, we do welcome entry-level applicants. Feel free to apply for the full-stack engineer position and let us know about your interest in learning and working remotely.
happycoder59 1 year ago prev next
Any internship or apprenticeship opportunities available at FlexiTime? Really keen to get into working remotely during the pandemic.
upandcoming_dev 1 year ago prev next
What is the interview procedure like for the full-stack position? Are there multiple rounds, and what tools are used for the interview process?
flexitime_recruiter 1 year ago next
@upandcoming_dev, our interview process usually consists of a single phone screening interview followed by 2-3 rounds of virtual interviews - focusing on technical prowess, collaboration, and cultural fit. Our primary tools include Google Meet, CoderPad, and code pairing in VS Code Live Share. @science_geek, we use GitHub for our code repository, accompanied by a mix of GitHub Actions and CircleCI for continuous integration. As for infrastructure management, we utilize Terraform and Serverless Framework, with Pulumi and AWS CDK also in our tech stack. For pull requests, we follow a "trunk-based" development strategy, and Confluence and Slack are crucial tools that facilitate collaboration between our remote teams.
science_geek 1 year ago prev next
How do you manage your codebase and infrastructure management workflow between team members? Are you using any specific tools or processes in this regard?
codequeen 1 year ago prev next
What kind of a workspace or atmosphere should a prospective candidate anticipate working in at FlexiTime?
flexitime_recruiter 1 year ago next
@codequeen, we encourage engineers to maintain a friendly and collaborative environment, embracing innovation, and sharing knowledge to foster growth and learn from one another. Our team uses tools like Tuple, Loom, and Loomio to ensure that communication remains streamlined and inclusive. @novice_student, welcome to the field! We value your eagerness to learn and grow and expect you to share those qualities as part of our engineering team. As a new hire, you'll start with a robust onboarding process to ensure you are familiar with our technology stack and culture. Additionally, you'll be assigned a mentor to help support your development and emphasize learning opportunities.
novice_student 1 year ago prev next
I am new to full-stack development and wondering what the expectations are for someone joining your engineering team?