Build end-to-end features for client applications using Ruby on Rails and React
Make pragmatic architecture decisions to alleviate technical debt in legacy applications
Engage in technical conversations with clients to understand their pain points and how best to solve them
Mentor junior developers and assist the team in ongoing efforts to establish internal best practices to elevate our standards of excellence
Work in an agile team environment with weekly stand ups
Review legacy software applications to identify and remediate technical debt
Contribute to internal NextLink Labs documentation and code templates
Engage in thought leadership through blog posts, webinars, and other marketing materials
Assist Sales and Marketing by joining scoping calls and providing technical input

Requirements

5+ years of experience building web applications, with strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails and React or equivalent frameworks
Ability to work independently and take ownership in a variety of software engagements
Ability to scope individual features and full software projects based on client requests
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build buy-in, facilitate compromise, and guide client expectations
Strong unit-testing and debugging abilities (RSpec/Minitest, Jest/RTL)
Proficient understanding of version control systems (Git)
Understanding of accessibility and security compliance
Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
Experience with APIs (REST/GraphQL), relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL), and background jobs (Sidekiq/Active Job)

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus structure
Remote-first culture, flexible work schedule, and autonomy to do your best work.
Healthcare (Medical, Dental, and Vision) and 401k
Paid parental leave
Responsibility and autonomy at a growing company
The opportunity to build something big and exciting

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Ruby on RailsReactunit testingdebuggingRSpecMinitestJestRESTGraphQLPostgreSQL

Soft Skills

excellent written skillsexcellent verbal skillsinterpersonal skillsownershipclient engagementfacilitate compromiseguide client expectationsmentoringcommunicationthought leadership