Next Mission: Beam Me Up
Mission name
Beam Me Up
Canidate
Dominic Foti Jr
Job title
Satellite Operations Full-Stack Software Developer
Mission overview
Dominic Foti will attempt to be hired as a full-stack engineer, joining the incredible team at Rocket Lab developing Photon spacecraft operations software.
Poll for launch
This launch poll is taken directly from the job listing.
Required skills & experience
Poll response
Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical
Engineering, or equivalent.
GO
Graduated in 2017.
5+ years of experience within a software
engineering related field.
GO
13 years of full-time software engineering experience.
NodeJS.
GO
5 years experience.
Angular.
GO
3+ years experience designing & developing Angular applications and npm libraries.
TypeScript.
GO
5+ years experience. It's my favorite programming language.
Familiar with Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
GO
5 years experience on AWS and Azure.
Familiar with Database Design and Implementation.
GO
I've done database design throughout my career. Experience on Postgres, SQL Server, and MongoDB.
Experience in Full Stack and/or Web Development.
GO
10 years experience.
Experience using Git or other version control systems.
GO
6 years experience using git, but I've used version control throughout my career.
Experience using Jira, Redmine, or other ticketing system.
GO
4 years experience using Jira, but I've used ticketing systems throughout my career.
Front end and back end full stack development experience.
GO
I have worked full stack throughout my career.
PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Poll response
Experience working in small and agile teams.
GO
I've worked in teams of all sizes, but small teams are my preference.
Experience with clean-sheet design/architecture.
GO
I have designed and built systems from the ground up throughout my career.
Experience interfacing with internal and/or external customers.
GO
I've worked with customers throughout my career.
Experience with Docker or other containerization technologies.
GO
4+ years experience using Docker for local development, builds, and deployments.
Experience with space or launch vehicle mission operations.
HOLD HOLD HOLD
Perfect safety record launching Estes model rockets, but no professional experience.
Experience with NoSQL and/or SQL.
GO
10+ years of SQL experience. 3 years of MongoDB experience.
Experience with Python.
GO
3+ years experience using Python as an automation tool.
DevOps.
GO
Throughout my career. I've always been in work environments where I'm responsible for my code in production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have you ever done a personalized, 'hire me' webpage for another company?
No.
Are you willing to relocate?
Yes.
Are you willing to work remote?
Yes.
Would you eat your hat to work at Rocket Lab?
Yes. Yes I would.
Would you ever turn out to be a bad hire?
No. I'm too much of a people pleaser to let down a hiring manager like that. I'm always committed to being a top contributer on a team. I've recevied excellent performance reviews in each role I've had.
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