Tech Lead - Ruby on Rails

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and maintenance of Ruby on Rails applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• Upgrade and support core components of our Ruby on Rails infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Implement Agile methodologies to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.
• Continuously improve code quality through writing comprehensive tests and documentation.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies and apply them to improve our systems.

Requirements:

• Significant experience with Ruby on Rails, including the ability to walk through examples and outline key functions.
• Proven ability to upgrade Ruby and support core components.
• Strong Agile experience and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies, with a process-oriented approach.
• Experience with OAuth, AWS Infrastructure as Code, GitHub Actions, and Bamboo is a plus.
• Understanding of full-stack systems and how they integrate within an ecosystem.
• Strong individual contributor with a focus on delivering high-quality code.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to writing thorough documentation and tests.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience mentoring and supporting engineers, with a focus on collaboration and team support.
• Interest in exploring and working on new technologies and areas beyond Ruby on Rails.
• Ability to balance purist approaches with practical system requirements.