About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever imagined building web applications that don’t just look great, but also keep inboxes safe from ever-evolving threats? As a Full-Stack Developer with a specialty in email security, you’ll combine classic development skills with a detective’s mindset — protecting communications while driving new features forward. If you thrive equally in the world of code and the world of cybersecurity, this is one of those rare roles that let you straddle both, right at the intersection of innovation and trust.
About the Company
We’re a close-knit, fast-paced SaaS team with roots in cloud security and a healthy obsession for privacy. Our engineers love whiteboard sessions almost as much as late-afternoon espresso runs, and we celebrate small wins nearly as much as major launches. There’s a deep respect for well-written code here, but we’re just as invested in crafting solutions that are robust, elegant, and — above all — secure. If you geek out over email protocol debates and believe downtime is unacceptable, you’ll fit right in.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Building and refining full-stack web applications — think intuitive UIs paired with sturdy, scalable back-ends.
- Integrating APIs, databases, and assorted third-party services to create seamless user experiences.
- Designing, implementing, and managing secure email systems from end to end (including SMTP, TLS, DKIM, SPF, and DMARC).
- Rolling up your sleeves to track down stubborn email deliverability issues and outfoxing spam filters with clever, compliant solutions.
- Partnering with UI/UX designers, system administrators, and sometimes even customers to turn complex needs into real-world outcomes.
- Documenting processes and best practices, especially for those tricky edge cases no one saw coming.
- Staying on top of the latest in both web app development and email security landscapes (we love a good “what’s new in RFCs” chat).
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves
- Solid experience developing web applications with modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, or similar) and back-end tech (Node.js, Python, Ruby, etc.).
- Hands-on expertise in email systems and security protocols: SMTP, TLS, DKIM, SPF, DMARC — you know how these work under the hood.
- Familiarity with integrating RESTful APIs and working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
- Analytical problem-solving skills — you’re energized by technical puzzles, especially if they stump others.
- Collaborative spirit: you thrive in teams where designers, admins, and devs join forces.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; bonus if you’re comfortable explaining technical details to non-technical folks.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with anti-spam technologies or email gateway appliances.
- Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Passion for clean code, code reviews, and continuous learning.
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Flexible remote/hybrid work options to fit your lifestyle.
- Competitive compensation with meaningful equity — your contributions matter here.
- Purpose-driven work: help companies all over the world communicate safely.
- Professional development is a given, from conference allowances to weekly learning sessions.
- Fun team culture — we actually enjoy working together (Zoom happy hours, memes, and the occasional virtual escape room).
- Generous time off and genuinely encouraged work-life balance.
We’re building more than just secure applications — we’re building trust for every message sent. If you’re looking to stretch your skills in a hands-on, thoughtful environment, we can’t wait to meet you.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk us through a recent project where you built a full-stack web application using your preferred JavaScript framework and describe how you ensured both the UI and back-end were robust and secure?
- How do you approach implementing email security protocols like DKIM, SPF, and DMARC within an application to ensure reliable deliverability and compliance?
- Tell us about a challenging email deliverability issue you encountered—what tools or strategies did you use to identify the problem, and how did you resolve it?
- When integrating third-party services and APIs, what best practices do you follow to maintain both seamless functionality and data security?
- How do you keep your knowledge up to date on the latest web development techniques and email security threats, and can you share an example of a time when something you learned influenced your work?
- Have you worked with RESTful APIs and managed both relational and NoSQL databases? If so, can you explain how you choose which type of database to use for a given feature?
- Give an example of collaborating with UI/UX designers or system administrators to solve a cross-functional technical challenge. How did you ensure everyone's needs were addressed?
- Describe a time when you had to document a tricky process or odd bug for your team. How did you make sure your explanation was clear and useful for future reference?
- If you discovered a potential security vulnerability in your email-handling code just before a major release, what steps would you take to address it without delaying the launch unnecessarily?
- How have you contributed to maintaining or reviewing clean code in your previous teams, and what do you look for when reviewing someone else’s pull request?
- What excites you about working on both application development and email security, and how do you balance the need for rapid feature delivery with the importance of keeping systems secure?
- Our team values transparent communication and cross-department collaboration; can you describe a time when you had to explain a technical concept to someone outside of engineering?
- We celebrate both big and small