Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Full-Stack Software Developer (ReactJS + GraphQL)

at Stoke Space

🏢 About Stoke Space

Stoke Space is pioneering reusable rocket technology with their unique 'boltline' platform, aiming to enable daily rocket launches for sustainable space access. Working here means contributing directly to cutting-edge aerospace hardware manufacturing through software that manages complex workflows, blending space technology with practical software engineering challenges.

About This Role

This Senior Full-Stack Developer role focuses on building and optimizing the Boltline platform using React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and Postgres to streamline rocket manufacturing processes. You'll architect backend data models and APIs while creating intuitive UIs that translate complex hardware operations into simple software solutions, directly impacting the company's mission of sustainable space growth.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves designing and implementing full-stack features using React and GraphQL, optimizing Postgres data models for manufacturing workflows, collaborating with hardware teams to translate operational needs into software solutions, and mentoring junior engineers through code reviews and technical discussions about the Boltline platform architecture.

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🎯 Who Stoke Space Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years building production web applications with deep expertise in full-stack TypeScript, particularly with React, GraphQL, and Postgres
  • Demonstrates experience designing and maintaining backend services using Node.js or Next.js frameworks, with proven ability to optimize for performance and reliability
  • Possesses strong software testing principles and experience implementing comprehensive automated testing (unit, integration, E2E)
  • Shows leadership capabilities through mentoring junior engineers and contributing to architectural decisions across platforms

📝 Tips for Applying to Stoke Space

1

Highlight specific experience with React+GraphQL+TypeScript+Postgres stacks in production environments, quantifying impact on performance or reliability

2

Demonstrate understanding of hardware manufacturing workflows or complex operational systems in your portfolio or previous work examples

3

Showcase contributions to CI/CD pipelines, observability improvements, or on-call reliability enhancements in past roles

4

Include examples of mentoring junior engineers through code reviews, pairing, or design collaboration

5

Tailor your application to mention 'Boltline platform' specifically and how your skills align with optimizing manufacturing workflows

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience with full-stack TypeScript development in production environments, specifically React, GraphQL, and Postgres', 'Examples of optimizing backend data models and APIs for performance in complex systems', "How you've contributed to automated testing cultures and operational excellence in previous roles", "Why you're specifically interested in Stoke Space's mission of enabling sustainable growth through space technology"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Stoke Space's unique 'boltline' platform and how it supports rocket manufacturing
  • → The company's specific rocket technology and reusable launch system approach
  • → Recent news about Stoke Space's launches, funding, or technological milestones
  • → How satellite data contributes to Earth's sustainable growth (their stated mission)

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Deep dive into your experience with React, GraphQL, and TypeScript architecture patterns for complex applications
2 Scenario-based questions about optimizing Postgres data models for hardware manufacturing workflows
3 Discussion of your approach to building comprehensive automated testing strategies
4 How you've mentored engineers and contributed to architectural decisions in previous roles
5 Questions about your understanding of CI/CD pipelines and operational excellence in production environments
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic applications that don't specifically address the React+GraphQL+TypeScript+Postgres stack requirements
  • Failing to demonstrate experience with backend service design and maintenance (Node.js/Next.js)
  • Not showing understanding of how software interfaces with hardware manufacturing or complex operational workflows

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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