Software Architect

NextLink Labs

Software Architect at NextLink Labs building and maintaining web applications using Ruby on Rails. Collaborating with clients and mentoring engineers in a remote-first culture.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DjangoJavaJavaScriptKafkaMicroservicesNode.jsPostgresPythonReactRSpecRubyRuby on RailsVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and APIs using Ruby on Rails
Move fluently between Rails and other frameworks/languages depending on the client engagement
Architect and implement service-oriented and microservices-based solutions
Communicate directly with clients to give demonstrations and receive feedback
Review legacy software applications to identify and remediate technical debt
Work in an agile team environment with weekly stand ups
Engage in code reviews of your teammates' work
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

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience building production web applications with Ruby on Rails
Strong understanding of ActiveRecord, Rails conventions, background job processing (Sidekiq/Resque), and database optimization
Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and integrating with third-party services
Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
Experience with GO & Kafka is desired.
3+ years of experience with at least one additional major framework or language (e.g., Django/Python, Node.js, Java)
Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, or similar)
Ability to work independently and take ownership across 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, or equivalent)
Proficient understanding of version control systems (Git)
Understanding of accessibility and security compliance
Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities, capable of making well-informed and timely decisions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
401k
Paid parental leave
Remote-first culture
Flexible work schedule
Responsibility and autonomy at a growing company

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Hard Skills & Tools

Ruby on RailsActiveRecordRESTful APIsPostgreSQLSidekiqResqueGOKafkaReactVue

Soft Skills

excellent written skillsexcellent verbal skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingstrategic thinkingownershipclient communicationfacilitate compromiseguide client expectations