Principal Software Engineer - Core Platform (Ruby/Rails)

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Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience developing complex software products
• 8+ years of programming in Ruby on Rails
• A BS in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience gained through work
• Experience in Agile or Scrum environment
• Experience with JavaScript and CSS
• Experience working with external APIs
• Experience reviewing code, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting
• Experience working on Linux-based infrastructure
• Experience with databases such as Postgres
• A deep understanding of ActiveRecord (Rails)
• Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to grasp new tools and technologies quickly
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, often independently
• Ability to distill complex technical topics for a non-technical audience
• Ability to work cross-functionally between teams
• Passion for technology and accountability for high-quality software features
• Ability to build strong relationships with product, development teams, and stakeholders

Responsibilities:

• Own delivery, product quality, and up-time of complex mission-critical features/systems
• Impact objectives and initiatives that span across departments
• Lead technical decisions with company-wide impact
• Evolve our collective understanding of our technical domain
• Define long-term strategic technical goals and initiatives
• Effectively communicate strategic technical vision and set an example for the organization
• Work with the team engineering manager to ensure technical expectations align with strategy
• Communicate critical trade-offs on technical approaches across the platform
• Collaborate closely with the engineering manager, product manager, and architect on strategic initiatives and technical designs
• Develop and enforce best practices for team and department
• Engage with customers as necessary
• Contribute to and improve the organization's test frameworks and approaches
• Develop a deep cross-product understanding of features and architecture
• Own and drive performance impact of team/department solutions and the overall platform suite
• Lead and develop high-quality scalable software, designs, and architecture while setting standards for team excellence
• 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 ensure timely completion of work
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering professional development and collaboration
• Actively engage with the team and lead as a positive role model