The Startup Job Description: All Of The Above

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1 year ago 291,703 views 0 shares

The Startup Job Description: All Of The Above

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Startup life in a nutshell! While corporate devs get neatly defined roles, joining a startup means you're simultaneously the backend architect, frontend designer, DevOps wizard, QA department, and the person who fixes the coffee machine. The "Yes" response is just the beginning - by month three you've built a microservice architecture single-handedly while also managing investor relations and ordering office snacks. The "23 personalities" isn't a disorder, it's your actual job description!

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