Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer

Published on July 18, 2024

Think of us as the driving force behind your favorite software success stories. saas.group, established in 2017, is on a mission to turbocharge promising B2B SaaS ventures, unlocking their full potential. As a Software-as-a-Service portfolio powerhouse, we specialize in acquiring small software treasures and polishing them into industry stars. With a dynamic, fully remote team of nearly 300 colleagues spanning 44 countries we are truly global and we are rewriting the playbook on SaaS innovation and collaboration. We grow 17 exciting brands under our umbrella. Feel free to explore our Candidate's Hub to get an insider's view, dive into our culture, gain valuable insights into our teams and how we work.

We don’t just simply offer you to “take a job with us” but rather to “join us on this journey” to build the world's largest platform of independent SaaS companies

This role is part of our DeployHQ (previously Deploybot) team, one of our growing brands at saas.group.

DeployHQ is the star player in our portfolio at saas.group, bringing unparalleled efficiency to code deployment! DeployHQ has been a game-changer in the development world, simplifying the deployment process for countless users. With DeployHQ on your side, deploying code has never been easier! 🚀

Profile Overview

DeployHQ is in search of a highly skilled Senior Ruby on Rails (with Devops) to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on both internal and external systems, including websites, while closely collaborating with our talented designers and engineers on a wide array of projects. You'll also contribute significantly to our suite of products, including DeployBot and DeployHQ.

Your responsibilities

  • Collaborate with designers and engineers on various projects.
  • Make significant contributions to DeployHQ and potentially other products.
  • Work on both internal and external systems, including websites.
  • Develop and maintain code using a variety of frontend and backend technologies, with a focus on Ruby on Rails, React, Docker, Linux (Ubuntu), RabbitMQ, and MySQL.
  • Utilize cloud platforms like AWS, Katapult (Krystal), or GCP to deploy and manage applications.
  • Practice version control using Git and GitHub, CI/CD and GitOps,
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends and technologies.
  • Support, mentor, and motivate other team members.
  • Troubleshoot and solve complex problems collaboratively with other team members.
  • Potentially participate in UI/UX design tasks (highly desirable).

What You bring to the table

  • Comprehensive knowledge of essential frontend technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Experience with backend languages, preferably Ruby or PHP 
  • Proficient understanding of backend frameworks particularly Ruby on Rails or Laravel.
  • In-depth knowledge of source control using Git & GitHub.
  • A commitment to staying up-to-date with the rapidly shifting landscape of our industry.
  • The willingness to support, mentor, and motivate other team members as needed.
  • An ability to collaboratively solve complex problems with other team members.

Highly Desired:

  • Interest in and experience with UI/UX design.
  • Knowledge of OOP, design patterns, and composition of code.
  • Proficiency in using GitHub for project management, including Issues and Projects.
  • Deep knowledge of specific cloud providers, such as WPEngine, Shopify, Netlify, Vercel, or Kamal.

What’s in it for You

  • Ultimate flexibility: We’re 100% remote. You can work from wherever you like, whenever you like.
  • Freedom and autonomy: We’re a high-trust team, and you’ll be given lots of independence to solve problems in your own way — with plenty of help from the team when you need it.
  • Minimum bureaucracy: We don’t like to get bogged down with meetings and red tape. We like to be efficient and keep momentum steady & sustainable.
  • Small & friendly team: We help each other out, have fun, and joke around.
  • Our network: We are a community of entrepreneurial SaaS professionals that regularly exchange ideas, knowledge, learning and expertise with each other internally. 
  • Unlimited paid time off: We want you to recharge your batteries when needed.

DeployHQ is part of saas.group and we have a shared goal of succeeding together.

What is saas.group?

Think of us as the driving force behind your favorite software success stories. saas.group, established in 2017, is on a mission to turbocharge promising B2B SaaS ventures, unlocking their full potential. As a Software-as-a-Service portfolio powerhouse, we specialize in acquiring small software treasures and polishing them into industry stars. With a dynamic, fully remote team of nearly 300 colleagues spanning 44 countries we are truly global and we are rewriting the playbook on SaaS innovation and collaboration. We grow 17 exciting brands under our umbrella. Feel free to explore our Candidate's Hub to get an insider's view, dive into our culture, gain valuable insights into our teams and how we work.

We don’t just simply offer you to “take a job with us” but rather to “join us on this journey” to build the world's largest platform of independent SaaS companies. 

Sounds like something you’re up for? Feel free to apply even if you don’t check all these boxes. We believe in the power of diversity and fresh perspectives to spice up our team. Your application might just be the missing ingredient!

SaaS.Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're passionate about working with a team that values innovation, excellence, and fairness, we encourage you to apply.