Job Description

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team! This position is located in Burbank, California.

Duties:

• Lead and contribute to software development initiatives from architectural design through implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization
• Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-quality Ruby on Rails applications and supporting services
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues across the full application stack
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and QA engineers to translate requirements into robust technical solutions
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code aligned with industry best practices
• Conduct thorough code reviews, set engineering standards, and mentor junior and mid-level engineers
• Integrate and maintain third-party APIs and external services as required
• Champion software engineering best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, performance optimization, and DevOps workflows
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making to ensure long-term maintainability and scalability

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with senior-level, hands-on development in Ruby on Rails
• 5+ years of experience developing modern front-end applications using React or comparable JavaScript frameworks
• Deep understanding of Ruby fundamentals, Rails conventions, and modern Rails architecture patterns
• Extensive experience working across the SDLC using tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitHub, GitLab, or similar
• Experience with web performance and scalability technologies such as Redis, AWS CloudFront, ElastiCache, Batcache, or similar caching/CDN solutions
• Strong knowledge of software design patterns, object-oriented principles, and best practices for maintainable systems
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and modern deployment approaches, including Docker and containerized environments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions across teams
• Experience implementing DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation
• Prior experience building systems with high availability, security, and compliance requirements
• Proven track record of delivering scalable, highly available N-tier architectures
• Solid understanding of Agile and traditional SDLC methodologies such as: Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall and XP
• Experience working in large, complex technology organizations
• Strong organizational, prioritization, facilitation, and decision-making skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High degree of ownership, initiative, and comfort operating with limited supervision
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies, tools, and processes as needed

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

The approximate pay range for this position is between $63.00 and $85.00 . Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

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