Principal Ruby on Rails Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Design and execute technology solutions utilizing contemporary engineering tools and Agile methodologies.

• Develop and sustain Newline’s primary RESTful API using Ruby on Rails.

• Collaborate with SREs to architect and implement backend infrastructure with Terraform.

• Partner with the QA team to create unit and integration tests.

• Engage in software architecture discussions and participate in code reviews.

• Integrate the platform with core banking services and APIs.

• Aid in the establishment of data security and information security best practices.

• Take part in sessions for scaling and optimizing the API platform.

• Develop Newline’s internal data pipeline and business intelligence tools.

• Implement and uphold new features and functionalities while consistently enhancing technical products and services.

• Cultivate and share technical expertise with the Agile team and the organization.

• Adhere to industry and organizational best practices and standards.

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

• Automate processes and create maintainable, supportable, and testable solutions.

• Stay informed about technological trends and innovations.

• Provide operational support and troubleshooting for the team’s products and services.

• Maintain controls and documentation to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

• Offer coaching, mentoring, and training to less experienced team members.

• Provide technical leadership and direction to the team.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technology field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Over eight years of engineering or IT work experience pertinent to the position.

• Previous experience in a technical or team lead role.

• Hands-on experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails is required.

• Familiarity with PostgreSQL and ActiveRecord.

• Experience in writing unit tests using RSpec.

• Knowledge of CI/CD tools, specifically Jenkins.

• Ability to build and utilize command line tools.

• Experience in an Agile software development environment.

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments using Terraform is advantageous.

• Experience in developing high TPS API systems (~100 TPS) is a plus.

• Proven experience in shipping highly-available (99.99%) enterprise B2B SaaS products is preferred.

• Previous experience in a regulated financial setting is advantageous.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and communication skills.

• Willingness to work in a highly collaborative environment.

• Solid understanding and significant experience with modern software development practices, tools, and/or hardware technologies.

• Strong grasp of IT security best practices.

• Experience in designing, implementing, and supporting complex technical solutions.

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Incentive compensation plan based on the company's performance, line of business, and/or individual achievements.

• Comprehensive benefits programs that support physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being.

• Benefits available for employees and their families.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities and an inclusive culture.