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Staff Software Engineer, Ruby on Rails

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: ChicagoIllinoisTexasUnited States

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Salary

💰 $160,500 - $238,700 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Acts as a project or system leader, coordinating the activities of other engineers on the project.
  • Determines the technical tasks that other engineers will follow.
  • Proactively improves existing structures & processes.
  • Exercises judgment in reconciling diverse priorities to identify optimal solutions.
  • Collaborates with management to set/improve standards for engineering rigor.
  • Help ensure systems are robust and resilient.
  • Collaborate with team members to solve customer problems and improve user experience.
  • Assist in building and enhancing large-scale systems, reducing complexity, and increasing automation.

Requirements

  • 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience with one or more of the following languages: Typescript, Python, Java, Ruby, Golang, or shell scripting.
  • Understanding of Linux and operating systems.
  • Good experience in API design and development is a plus.
  • Experience with SQL and databases like MySQL or Postgres.
  • In-depth knowledge about AWS.
  • Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Access to the latest tools and technologies.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
  • Parental and family leave.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Paid time off.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
TypescriptPythonJavaRubyGolangshell scriptingLinuxAPI designSQLMySQL
Soft skills
analytical skillsproactive problem-solvingcommunication skillsteam collaborationjudgmentprioritizationleadershipprocess improvementcustomer problem-solvinguser experience improvement