Scribd is hiring a
Senior Software Engineer

Summary

The job is for a software engineer at Scribd's Payments full stack team. The role involves implementing projects, collaborating with product and data teams, and advising on technical design. Required qualifications include 3-5 years of professional software development experience with Ruby on Rails, API integration skills, database management, and experience with CIAM, SSO, SAML, MFA, Federation concepts.

Requirements

• 3-5 years professional software development experience with minimum of 3 years on Ruby on Rails
• Programming Languages: Ruby on Rails, JavaScript/React
• API Integration: Skills in integrating third-party APIs, with a focus on authentication
• Database Management: Understanding of database technologies (SQL, Postgres and MySQL) and ability to manage, query, and maintain databases
• Experience with CIAM, SSO, SAML, MFA, Federation concepts
• Version Control: Familiarity with version control systems like Git

Responsibilities

• Implementing projects considering quality, maintainability, performance, scale and observability throughout the development process
• Writing clear technical documentation based on project proposals
• Improving or building solutions that address the architectural gaps and technical debt
• Collaborating with our product and data teams to track and maintain financial integrity
• Developing automated frameworks to create plans, prices bundles
• Advising on technical design, reviewing code, participating in interviews

Preferred Qualifications

• Security Fundamentals: Knowledge of security best practices, particularly in handling sensitive financial data and transactions
• Understanding of Payment Processing: Basic understanding of how payment processing works, including knowledge of subscriptions, recurring payments, and payment gateways

Benefits

• Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• 401k/RSP matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning & Development programs
• Quarterly stipend for Wellness, Connectivity & Comfort
• Mental Health support & resources
• Free subscription to Scribd + gift memberships for friends & family
• Referral Bonuses
• Book Benefit
• Sabbaticals
• Company wide events
• Team engagement budgets
• Vacation & Personal Days
• Paid Holidays (+ winter break)
• Flexible Sick Time
• Volunteer Day
• Company-wide Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion programs