Principal Software Engineer - SOC Platform (Ruby/Rails)
Published on September 27, 2024
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- Be a technical and functional expert who strategizes with senior leaders across multiple functions within the org to understand the needs of the customer and how a customer will use features that are developed for the platform
- Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, driving best practices in code quality, security, and performance
- Work with the product team to design and architect creative solutions for key features and functionality
- Collaborate closely with product managers, stakeholders, and other engineering teams to align technical solutions with business needs
- Convert acceptance criteria into functional workflows and data models and associated performant software design
- Oversee the entire life cycle of the system, including evolution, configuration, and risk management
- Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize systems for speed, memory usage, and reliability
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement through automation, testing, and process optimization
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, incorporating innovative solutions into the development process
- Lead code reviews and establish coding standards to ensure code consistency and quality across teams
- Lead the team in providing accurate estimates and taking ownership over the timely completion of work
- Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering an environment that values professional development and promotes collaboration and engagement
- Actively engage with the team and lead by being a positive role model
- 10+ years of experience developing complex software products
- 8+ years of programming in Ruby on Rails
- BS or MS in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience working in an Agile or Scrum environment
- Experience with Javascript
- Experience with AWS or any public cloud environments
- Experience working on Linux-based infrastructure
- Experience with databases such as Postgres
- Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to coordinate with the Director and Architecture level engineers to define and refine the long-term strategic goals of the organization
- Ability to grasp new tools and technologies quickly
- Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks at a time in a fast-paced environment, often operating independently
- Ability to distill complex technical topics so that they can be shared and understood by a non-technical audience meaningfully
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work and coordinate between multiple teams
- Demonstrated ability to take high-level requirements, decompose them into actionable work units, and lead the entire SDLC
- Passion for technology and strong motivation and responsibility for high-quality software features
- Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships with product, development teams, leadership, senior management, and internal and external stakeholders
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate across teams, effectively communicating technical details to non-technical stakeholders
- 100% remote work environment - since our founding in 2015
- Generous paid time off policy, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Highly competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits plans
- 401(k) with a 5% contribution regardless of employee contribution
- Life and Disability insurance plans
- Stock options for all full-time employees
- One-time $500 reimbursement for building/upgrading home office
- Annual allowance for education and professional development assistance
- $75 USD/month digital reimbursement
- Access to the BetterUp platform for coaching, personal, and professional growth