Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join General Assembly's Product Engineering team as a Senior Software Engineer, playing a pivotal role in developing and maintaining high-impact web applications using Ruby on Rails and React/Next.js. You will lead and mentor junior engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the team's technical strategy. This role requires 6+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on Ruby on Rails and JavaScript (React/Next.js), deep understanding of object-oriented programming and TDD, and exceptional problem-solving skills. You will also need strong communication and collaboration skills, and a solid understanding of the SDLC and agile methodologies. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to the technical direction and success of impactful projects within a leading educational technology company.

Requirements

• Extensive Experience: 6+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on Ruby on Rails and JavaScript (React/Next.js)
• Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of object-oriented programming, test-driven development (TDD), and system-level tooling
• Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional ability to debug and resolve complex issues quickly and effectively
• Leadership Qualities: Proven ability to guide and mentor junior engineers, and contribute to technical leadership
• Communication Skills: Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• SDLC Expertise: Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and experience with agile methodologies (preferably scrum)
• Business Acumen: Awareness of the business value of engineering work and the ability to prioritize tasks accordingly
• Testing Expertise: Deep understanding of testing methodologies. Capable of implementing and maintaining robust test suites
• Code Quality: Ability to follow and improve existing code patterns

Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain: Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails and React/Next.js
• Lead and Mentor: Guide and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration
• Problem Solve: Tackle complex technical challenges with a pragmatic and efficient approach, ensuring high-quality solutions
• Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams to define requirements, provide technical expertise, and ensure alignment with business objectives
• Drive Technical Strategy: Contribute to the technical strategy and standards for the team, promoting best practices and continuous improvement
• Ensure System Health: Maintain system health and reliability, including providing front-line support and participating in on-call rotations
• Contribute to Budget Awareness: Understand the business value of engineering efforts and contribute to budget-conscious decision-making

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS and Heroku
• Experience with containerization using Docker
• Experience with performance optimization
• Experience with PHP and WordPress