Lead Software Engineer, Ruby on Rails

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Cyprus, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the architecture, design, and development of Ruby on Rails applications.

• Plan and manage extensive technical projects that involve multiple engineering teams.

• Coordinate tasks and assignments for intricate cross-team projects.

• Drive the technical direction, establish coding standards, and promote engineering best practices.

• Mentor and nurture the growth of junior, intermediate, and senior engineers.

• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Architecture teams to provide scalable solutions.

• Identify technical risks and implement strategies for resolution.

• Recognize team-specific technical challenges and suggest or execute solutions.

• Assess new technologies and propose solutions that align with business objectives.

• Lead prototyping and research projects aimed at future platform enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in software development.

• More than 5 years of professional experience with Ruby on Rails.

• Proven experience in designing and scaling APIs, distributed systems, and web applications.

• Familiarity with MySQL or other relational database systems.

• Proficient in Git and contemporary CI/CD practices.

• Advanced software development, debugging, testing, and analytical expertise.

• At least 2 years of experience in planning and executing cross-team technical projects.

• In-depth knowledge of relevant sector technologies, engineering processes, and security models.

• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English; interviews will be conducted in English.

• Ability to communicate fluently in Russian or Ukrainian.

• Preferred: experience with microservices and service-oriented architectures.

• Preferred: experience in integrating third-party platforms and APIs.

• Preferred: leadership, team-building, and mentoring capabilities.

• Preferred: strategic thinking and the ability to assess alternative technical solutions.

• Preferred: strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Preferred: data-driven decision-making skills and an analytical mindset.

• Preferred: expertise in utilizing generative AI tools for software development, code quality, debugging, testing, documentation, and engineering productivity.

• Preferred: experience managing multiple projects at different stages simultaneously.

🏝️ Benefits

• Up to $6,000 gross/month.

• Stable, long-term position with a reputable American company.

• Significant ownership and responsibility for the systems you create.

• Dynamic and continuously evolving company culture.

• Fast and agile development within a smart, highly collaborative, and committed team.

• Access to a cutting-edge, open-source tech stack and large-scale, global applications.

• A friendly and supportive team environment.