Lead Software Engineer

About Us:
We’re a growing company working on innovative solutions for how businesses manage their spending. We're looking for someone with strong experience in Ruby on Rails to lead development and help take our product to the next level. If you’re passionate about building products and looking for opportunities where you can make a big difference, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of our products
• Build new products and features and optimize existing ones
• Manage, mentor and guide other developers
• Collaborate with team members across various functions
• Oversee code quality, perform code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices
• Stay updated on industry trends and new technologies to ensure our technology stack remains modern and competitive

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in software development with strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails
• Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML, CSS) and frameworks like Jquery and Twitter Bootstrap.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and experience with third-party integrations
• Familiarity with database systems (particularly PostgreSQL) and experience in optimizing queries for performance
• Proven experience with Agile development methodologies and familiarity with project management tools
• Experience working with larger, long running development projects
• Experience in managing or mentoring other developers
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment
• Strong communication skills to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical team members

Preferred:

• BS or MS in computer science or related field
• Experience working in startup environments

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working hours and a remote-friendly environment
• Opportunity to lead and make a significant impact on our product and culture
• Access to professional development resources and growth opportunities