AWSAzureCloudJavaScriptMicroservicesNoSQLRubyRuby on RailsSDLCSQLTypeScriptVue.js
About the role
Improve engineering workflows and the SDLC with a pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset
Own the full lifecycle of features and systems—from design to deployment to ongoing support
Lead the development of scalable APIs, services, and internal frameworks
Collaborate across engineering, product, and other teams to align technical solutions with business goals
Break down complex problems into clear, actionable work for yourself and others
Act as a technical lead on high-priority projects or initiatives
Proactively identify and solve operational and architectural challenges
Support production systems with urgency and clarity during high-pressure incidents
Lead root cause analysis and ensure systemic improvements are implemented
Mentor other engineers, raise technical standards, and promote reusable patterns and shared context
Stay current on tools, architectures, and best practices to support long-term platform health
Requirements
4+ years of experience building production systems using REST services, SOA, or microservices
Demonstrated ownership of systems, features, or cross-functional initiatives
3+ years working in agile teams (Scrum, Kanban) with mature CI/CD pipelines
3+ years of experience building applications with Ruby on Rails
Proven ability to build modern, responsive front-ends using technologies like JavaScript, Vue.js, or TypeScript.
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, design patterns, and SOLID principles
Working knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases, ORM/DAO concepts, and modern cloud technologies (AWS preferred; Azure acceptable)
Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security principles.
Benefits
Competitive salary + Equity
Outstanding Medical and Dental benefits, including 100% employer-paid options
Company-paid Life and Disability insurance
Optional vision and supplemental insurance options, and various Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Open Paid Time Off policy + 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents
Matching 401(k) plan (5% up to $5,000 yearly)
$1,000 annual professional development stipend
Monthly home working/digital lifestyle stipend, new MacBook, and one-time accessory reimbursement
Access to company-paid professional coaching service
Visits to HQ in Durham, North Carolina for remote employees
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Hard skills
REST servicesSOAmicroservicesRuby on RailsJavaScriptVue.jsTypeScriptSQLNoSQLCI/CD
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationinfluencingmentoringproblem-solvingleadershiptechnical standards promotionagile methodologiesroot cause analysisclarity under pressure