Software engineer

This role is ideal for a Software Engineer with strong experience in Go, TypeScript, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL, who’s excited to build out a rapidly growing e-commerce platform. It’s best suited for someone who values remote work, a low-stress environment, and impactful product development, with bonus points for familiarity with Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, and GCP. Perfect for engineers who want to contribute to a high-revenue, self-funded company with a fast-moving roadmap.

1. What experience do you have building APIs with Go and GraphQL?
   Built scalable APIs using Go with gqlgen for GraphQL, implementing resolvers, data loaders, and efficient error handling across microservices.

2. How do you structure a TypeScript front-end application for scalability?
   Modular structure using feature-based folders, shared component libraries, clear state management (e.g. Redux or Zustand), and typed services.

3. How do you manage schema design and migrations in Postgres?
   Use tools like Prisma or SQL-based migration tools, enforce consistent naming conventions, and normalize schema while optimizing with indexes.

4. Describe a caching strategy using Redis in a web platform.
   Used Redis for session storage, API response caching, and queue management with TTLs and pub/sub mechanisms for real-time updates.

5. How have you used Docker and Kubernetes in your past projects?
   Containerized microservices with Docker, managed deployments using Helm in Kubernetes, and configured auto-scaling and logging with Prometheus/Grafana.

6. How do you debug and monitor a distributed system in production?
   Use tracing tools (Jaeger, OpenTelemetry), structured logging, metrics (Prometheus), alerting systems, and regular log audits.

7. What is your experience with Google Cloud Platform services?
   Used GCP for hosting (GKE), storage (GCS), Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and Cloud Build for CI/CD pipelines.

8. How do you test GraphQL APIs effectively?
   Use integration tests with tools like Apollo Server Testing, mock resolvers, and query validation against schemas using Jest or Postman.

9. How do you ensure secure deployment of APIs and front-end applications?
   Enforce HTTPS, sanitize inputs, manage secrets with Vault or GCP Secret Manager, use CSPs, and implement RBAC for API access.

10. What excites you most about working on the Sticker Mule Stores platform?
    The opportunity to scale an already impactful product, work on diverse tools (Give, Ship, Notify), and build in a high-autonomy, low-bureaucracy culture.

Sticker Mule is hiring a remote Software Engineer to build out its new Stores platform, supporting creators with tools like Ship, Give, and Notify. You’ll work with Go, TypeScript, GraphQL, Postgres, and Docker to deliver high-impact features in a fast-paced, no-nonsense environment. Enjoy a \$145K salary, \$20K signing bonus, flexible remote work, and 4 weeks vacation—ideal for engineers who want autonomy, impact, and a strong culture without investor pressure.