Staff Software Engineer - Business Platform (Ruby/Rails)

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Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience developing complex software products.
• 6+ years of programming in Ruby on Rails.
• Experience with Javascript.
• Experience with AWS Cloud Environments.
• Experience working on Linux-based infrastructure.
• Experience with databases such as Postgres.
• Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to grasp new tools and technologies quickly.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks at a time in a fast-paced environment, often operating independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work and coordinate between multiple teams.
• Ability to communicate highly technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability to take high-level requirements, decompose them into actionable work units, and lead the entire SDLC.
• Passion for technology and strong motivation and responsibility for high-quality software features.
• Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with product, development teams, leadership, senior management, and internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the technical aspects of the development of features for the Portal, including UX/UI and API-focused work.
• Lead and develop high-quality software, software designs, and architecture, setting the standard for team excellence.
• Convert acceptance criteria into functional workflows, data models, and associated software design.
• Be a technical thought leader for your team, providing architectural and design direction.
• Focus on the entire life cycle of the system, including evolution, configuration, and risk management.
• Ensure code quality and test code coverage through code reviews and test plan reviews.
• Lead the team in providing accurate estimates and taking ownership over the timely completion of work.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering an environment that values professional development to help uplevel their skills.
• Motivate teams and promote collaboration and engagement.
• Actively engage with the team and lead by being a positive role model.