Staff Software Engineer

Recurly

Staff Full-Stack Engineer driving architecture and customer engagement features at Recurly. Leading development efforts in a hybrid role based in Broomfield, Colorado.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeBroomfield • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $145,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in Ruby on Rails and Vue.js for building scalable systems, with a strong focus on API design and performance optimization. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and drive alignment across cross-functional teams while leveraging AI-assisted development tools.

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Ruby On Rails ExpertiseVue.js ProficiencyRESTful API DesignDatabase Fundamentals (MySQL)Agile Development Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Ruby On RailsVue.jsAPI DesignMySQLActiveRecordBackground Job ProcessingService-Oriented PatternsSPA ArchitectureComponent DesignState Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationMentoringTechnical Leadership

Tools & Technologies

AI-Assisted Development ToolsGitHub CopilotCursorClaude Code

Industry Keywords

Campaign ManagementPersonalization EnginesA/B TestingCustomer Engagement Platforms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptMySQLRubyRuby on RailsVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the technical direction for key platform initiatives — defining architecture, establishing patterns, and driving alignment across engineering teams.
Design and build robust, secure, and scalable systems across our Ruby on Rails and Vue.js stack, with ownership from API design and data modeling through to rich front-end experiences.
Coach and level-up engineers across the team — through code reviews, design feedback, pairing, and deliberate investment in others' growth.
Own architectural decisions for complex systems, lead technical design reviews, and drive meaningful improvements to backend and frontend performance.
Partner closely with Product, Design, and Customer Success to translate business problems into sound technical solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.
Raise the bar for code quality, testing, security, and observability across the team — not just on your own work.
Leverage AI-assisted tooling to accelerate delivery, and help the team think critically about where AI capabilities can add genuine value to the product.
Lead by example in an iterative, fast-paced environment — shipping frequently, adapting quickly, and helping the team do the same.
Drive resolution of complex production incidents and contribute to post-incident reviews that prevent recurrence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant full-stack scope.
Deep expertise in Ruby on Rails, including ActiveRecord, background job processing, API design, and service-oriented patterns.
Strong Vue.js proficiency (or JS related), including SPA architecture, component design, state management, and front-end performance.
Proven track record of owning and delivering complex, multi-quarter technical initiatives end-to-end.
Expert-level RESTful API design, including versioning, authentication, and third-party integrations.
Strong database fundamentals, particularly MySQL or similar relational databases, including schema design and query optimization.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, influence architectural decisions, and drive alignment across engineering teams.
Experience mentoring senior and mid-level engineers and contributing to a culture of technical excellence.
Deep understanding of marketing or customer engagement platforms — campaign management, personalization engines, A/B testing, or equivalent.
Excellent communication skills: able to distill complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience with agile development methodologies and leading delivery within cross-functional product teams.
Demonstrated fluency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) and the ability to evaluate where and how AI/ML capabilities can be integrated into product features.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision benefits
life insurance
short and long-term disability
hospital indemnity
critical illness coverage
employee accident protection
health savings account (HSA) with company contribution & flexible spending account (FSA) options
employee assistance program
Legal and Pet Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan and company match
Flex Time Off
Company Events
Training/Development
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Volunteer opportunities