Full Stack Developer at 8base

At 8base, I contributed to the development of AI-powered products, working across the full stack with a strong focus on front-end logic while ensuring seamless integration of business logic and backend functionalities using microservices architecture.

Experience Overview

• Company: 8base
• Role: Full Stack Developer
• Timeline: December 2023 - July 2025 (1 year 8 months)
• Tech Stack: React, Node.js, GraphQL, Microservices, AI/ML, Kubernetes

About the Role

I played a key role in building scalable, AI-powered products by connecting AI-driven components to user interfaces and occasionally developing backend services. The work involved bridging the gap between AI technology, microservices, and the user interface.

Key Responsibilities

Front-End Development

• Built and optimized responsive, user-friendly interfaces that interacted with AI models and APIs
• Ensured seamless user experiences when working with AI-driven features
• Implemented real-time data processing and dynamic UI updates
• Focused on performance optimization for AI-heavy interfaces

Logic Integration

• Connected AI algorithms and machine learning models to the front-end
• Enabled real-time data processing and dynamic content updates
• Implemented state management for complex AI workflows
• Created abstractions to simplify AI integration for other developers

Back-End Development

• Developed and integrated APIs and services using microservices architecture
• Implemented backend logic for AI features
• Ensured proper communication between front-end and microservices
• Worked with GraphQL to create efficient data fetching patterns

AI & Microservices

• Integrated AI-powered microservices to ensure efficient, scalable features
• Worked within a distributed architecture to enable modular, maintainable development
• Implemented event-driven patterns for service communication
• Contributed to service design and API contracts

Collaboration

• Partnered with AI engineers, backend developers, and cross-functional teams
• Ensured AI features were integrated seamlessly across the stack
• Participated in architectural discussions and technical planning
• Mentored junior developers on best practices

Business Logic Implementation

• Translated business requirements into functional logic across front-end and backend
• Ensured features aligned with business goals and user needs
• Balanced technical constraints with product requirements

UI/UX Refinement

• Collaborated with design teams to ensure products were visually appealing and user-friendly
• Effectively leveraged AI capabilities while maintaining intuitive interfaces
• Conducted user testing and iterated based on feedback

Key Challenges & Solutions

Distributed System Complexity

Working with microservices introduced challenges around data consistency, service discovery, and error handling. I learned to embrace eventual consistency and implement robust error recovery patterns.

AI Integration Performance

AI features often introduced latency. I addressed this through aggressive caching, optimistic UI updates, and selecting appropriate AI models based on speed-quality tradeoffs.

Cross-Service Communication

Ensuring reliable communication between services required careful API design, comprehensive error handling, and monitoring. I helped establish patterns that the team could follow consistently.

Balancing Autonomy and Alignment

With multiple services and teams, maintaining alignment while preserving autonomy was crucial. Regular sync meetings, clear API contracts, and documentation helped keep everyone aligned.

Skills Developed

Technical Skills:

• Microservices architecture and patterns
• GraphQL API design and federation
• Event-driven architecture
• AI/ML integration
• Distributed systems debugging
• Performance optimization

System Design:

• Service boundaries and domain modeling
• API design and versioning
• Data consistency patterns
• Scalability considerations

Soft Skills:

• Cross-team collaboration
• Technical communication
• Architectural thinking
• Problem decomposition

This role allowed me to grow significantly in system design, microservices architecture, and AI integration while maintaining focus on delivering value to users.

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Key Takeaway: Working at 8base taught me how to build scalable, distributed systems and integrate AI capabilities effectively while balancing technical complexity with business needs.