Ruby Software Engineer
Published on August 22, 2024
Who we are
We are a strategic partner helping financial institutions revolutionize how they serve customers.
What we do
We build software that re-engineers consumer, small business, and embedded finance solutions to make banking simpler, safer and more convenient for today’s digital-first customer.
Amount is the premiere digital transformation partner for financial institutions committed to the future of banking and to creating safe and personalized customer experiences that help people better manage their financial lives. Our fully integrated and flexible platform is built on years of digital lending experience, enabling digital agility within months and a full suite of end-to-end consumer, small business and embedded finance solutions that fit the way people want to bank.
Inclusion, diversity, and belonging are core to Amount's values, and we believe they are more than words, they are actions. We support our commitment to these ideas by empowering intrepid engagement and learning, increasing diverse representation, and fostering a culture where everyone can bring their full self to work without regard to differences. We look for people who embrace this culture.
A DAY IN THE LIFE:
As a Ruby Software Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing a stable infrastructure that is crucial to our financial technology products. Your role will focus on ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of our existing systems while preparing for potential migrations to new platforms. You will work closely with a dedicated team to safeguard the integrity of our software, troubleshoot issues as they arise, and support long-term strategic initiatives.
Team: Will work with a team of ~10 engineers across across software development, data engineering, and production engineering
Similar job titles: Software Engineer, Full-Stack Software Engineer, Software Developer, Ruby Software Engineer, Ruby Developer
Base Salary: $99,000 - $132,000 annually
Benefits & Perks: Check them out HERE!
WHAT WE’LL TRUST YOU TO DELIVER:
- Take ownership of maintaining and optimizing our existing Ruby-based infrastructure, ensuring it remains stable, secure, and high-performing. Monitor system health and proactively address any emerging issues.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to assess, plan, and potentially execute migrations from the current platform to a new one. Provide technical insights and support throughout the migration process to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption.
- Continuously evaluate the performance of existing systems, implementing optimizations to improve efficiency, reduce latency, and enhance overall system reliability.
- Respond to and resolve technical issues as they arise, employing a methodical approach to troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Ensure that any disruptions are addressed quickly to minimize impact on the business.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, product managers, and QA engineers, to ensure that any changes or migrations are aligned with business goals and technical requirements. Participate in agile development processes to coordinate efforts effectively.
- Uphold high standards of code quality, security, and best practices. Conduct code reviews and contribute to the establishment and adherence to coding standards.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of existing systems, processes, and any changes made. Share knowledge with the team to ensure a smooth handover and continuity in system maintenance.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies. Contribute to the company's technological roadmap by introducing innovative ideas and solutions.
WHAT YOU LIKELY BRING TO THE TABLE:
- A minimum of 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on Ruby or similar languages (Java or Python). Experience in SaaS or FinTech is highly preferred.
- A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- Familiarity with MVC frameworks like Ruby on Rails.
- Experience with RESTful API, GraphQL development, microservices architecture and event-driven systems is essential. Familiarity with front-end technologies like JavaScript and React is a plus.
- Experience with project management tools like Jira and Confluence is beneficial. Familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) is advantageous.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems. A track record of delivering robust and scalable software solutions.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- A passion for innovation and a keen interest in staying ahead of the curve with emerging technologies. Proven ability to contribute to the development of forward-thinking solutions.
ABOUT AMOUNT (TL;DR)
Founded: 2020
Employees: 150+
Locations: Chicago (HQ), New York, US Remote
Funding: Amount has raised $281M in total equity capital since inception, including most recently at a valuation of $1B. Investors include WestCap, Hanaco Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Invus Opportunities, Mastercard, and PSCU
Press: Amount Blog - Equity Raise, Business Wire, PR Newswire - Comerica, PYMNTS - PSCU, A Year in Review - Amount’s Blog, Builtin, The Financial Brand
Key Customers: TD Bank, Velera, Guaranteed Rate, Barclays, American Express, Citizens, Fifth Third Bank, Bank United, FIS, Associated Bank, Comerica
Tech Stack: Greenhouse, LinkedIn Recruiter, Lattice, G Suite, Atlassian, AWS, Python, Java, Ruby, GO, node.js, Temporal, Scala, Apache NiFi, Talend, Informatica, Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Pandas, Looker, Argo, Airflow Luigi, Kubernetes, C#, JavaScript (for advanced concepts), ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core, Microsoft SQL Server, Entity Framework (ORM for database interaction)