Remote Software Development Engineer 3/Software Architect

Summary

The job is for a Software Development Engineer 3 focusing on backend development using Ruby on Rails. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable systems, providing technical leadership, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience, in-depth knowledge of Ruby on Rails, strong communication skills, and leadership experience.

Requirements

• Overall 8+ years of experience, with 2+ years as a Software Architect/SDE 3 with a focus on backend development using Ruby on Rails
• In-depth knowledge of Ruby on Rails framework, database design, and API development
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices
• Experience with performance optimization, scalability, and security considerations
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to mentor and guide development teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, efficient, and maintainable backend systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the development team
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Lead the development of backend components, modules, and features primarily on Ruby on Rails tech stack
• Implement and maintain APIs, data models, and database structures to support application functionality
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring optimal system response times and resource utilization
• Implement caching strategies and other performance optimization techniques
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to integrate frontend and backend components seamlessly
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to standards, and knowledge sharing within the team
• Implement and enforce security best practices to safeguard sensitive data
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure compliance and security standards are met
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for the backend architecture, APIs, and development processes
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the evolution of development methodologies and practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with front-end technologies and frameworks(ReactJs)
• Experience with other programming languages.(Kotlin/Python)
• Experience with cloud platforms and microservices architecture
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.(AWS, Kubernetes, )