Perry Street Software is hiring a
Senior Ruby Developer, Remote - Worldwide

Summary

The job involves working as a Senior Ruby Developer at Perry Street Software, a company that operates LGBTQ+ social dating apps. The role requires building and maintaining the backend API, working with a distributed team, and adhering to strong architectural patterns. The position is remote and offers benefits such as paid holidays, educational reimbursement, home office stipend, parental leave, travel opportunities, and flexible time off for US-based employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in computer science, related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 6+ years of general software development experience
• 3+ years of software development experience using Ruby
• Experience using design and architecture patterns
• Strong sense of ownership, ability to work independently, and proven track record of driving products

Responsibilities

• Build a modern API application atop a functional architecture in Ruby, Ruby on Rails, and/or Sinatra
• Maintain a complex backend which processes more than 350 million web server requests per day
• Build well factored, maintainable, and tested code using RSpec with Test & Behavior Driven Development (TDD & BDD)

Preferred Qualifications

• Full stack knowledge of technologies like Ruby, SQL, Linux, React, and AWS would be highly desirable
• Experience working with big data technologies and ETLs like Spark, S3, and Redshift
• Experience with analytics platforms, CRM, and engagement platforms (e.g., Mixpanel, Amplitude, Moengage, Quicksight)
• DevOps experience - Docker, k8s, linux/unix
• Experience completing product iterations based on insights from data
• Knowledge of Python, Scala, Spark, Athena, or Databricks

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• One paid week off at mid-year (PSS Summer Refresh Week)
• Home Office Stipend - purchase furniture for your home setup
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid travel around the world to meet and collaborate with colleagues (previous destinations include: New York City, Barcelona and Berlin)
• Educational/Tuition Reimbursement
• For US-based employees: 401k plan with 6% match, Comprehensive, nation-wide healthcare coverage, Flexible Time Off