10+ years of experience as a Software Engineer 4+ years in an engineering management role 7+ years of hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails Solid expertise in SQL, including data modeling and performance Strong experience with vanilla JavaScript, HTML, and CSS Proven ability to lead teams while remaining technically engaged Excellent written and spoken English communication skills Ability to work independently in a remote, globally distributed environment Strong judgment in balancing technical excellence, delivery speed, and long-term maintainability