Staff Engineer (Ruby)

Responsibilities

We are looking for an exceptional Staff Software Engineer to join our growing team. You will play a critical role in driving the success of our engineering team. You will be responsible for leading a group of software engineers, providing technical guidance, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in software development using Ruby, and a passion for building and scaling robust software systems.

*You will also be responsible to:
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• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code.
• Evaluate and propose improvements to existing system.
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of software engineers to achieve their full potential.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team, ensuring best practices and coding standards are followed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, design, and quality assurance to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Participate in the recruitment and hiring process to build a high-performing engineering team.
• Manage timelines and priorities, ensuring timely delivery of software releases.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies, and incorporate them into the development process as appropriate.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation within the engineering team.

Requirements

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Excellent debugging, analytical, problem solving, and social skills.
• Solid knowledge of object-oriented programming and design.
• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and motivate team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Passion for technology and a desire to stay updated on the latest industry trends and advancements.

**Soft Skills / Personal Characteristics

• Open to new technologies and willing to experiment.
• Full-cycle product feature delivery mindset (from design to production and maintenance).