Senior Fullstack Engineer - Ruby on Rails

Published on April 26, 2023

Ontra, the global leader in Contract Automation and Intelligence, combines AI-enabled software with a global network of highly-trained lawyers to offer a comprehensive solution for recurring legal workflows. By streamlining repetitive legal processes and transforming contracts into structured data, Ontra lowers costs, improves quality, and reduces turnaround times. Ontra is headquartered in San Francisco, with global operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Learn more at www.ontra.ai.

Where we work

Ontra’s hybrid workplace allows for employees to choose their own adventure: remote, in-office, or a blend of both!

Available remote locations: United States (AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA), Hong Kong, Singapore, United Kingdom.

Current offices: Austin, Chicago, London, New York City, San Francisco.

Please note that we currently hire exclusively in the remote and office locations listed above and select jobs may have more specific location requirements.

For this job we are currently only hiring candidates based in the United States.

About the opportunity

Ontra is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer reporting to one of our Engineering Managers.

The role is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys working on the frontend and backend of web applications, has a knack for mentorship, and thrives off building scalable, robust systems. We have exciting technical challenges ahead of us and are building a platform that is changing one of the largest industries in the world. Most importantly, we are building an outstanding business with a product that creates an immense amount of value for our customers, and having a ton of fun doing it!

If you are a team player, passionate about learning (and teaching), and thrive in a cross collaborative environment then we’d love to get to know you!

What you’ll do

  • Proactivity: Ensuring efficiency and performance for previously developed programs 
  • Develop and scale: Build, implement, and maintain web-based applications from the frontend to the backend using Ruby on Rails and Ember.JS.
  • Creating partnerships: Collaborate designers and product teams to understand and translate requirements and quickly identify and resolve product issues
  • Ensure best practices: working closely with teammates and QA for code reviews and applying best practices to software development, leading to the delivery of high quality and well-tested software

What you’ll bring

  • Preferred experience: 7+ years as a fullstack software engineer, preferably in a startup or high growth company
  • Technical skill set: Experience with object oriented programming and web app frameworks (we’re using Ruby on Rails and Ember)
  • Fundamentals: A strong foundation in software development fundamentals
  • Problem solving skills: An ability to identify technical issues and address them accordingly

About Ontra

Ontra, the global leader in Contract Automation and Intelligence, combines AI-enabled software with a global network of highly-trained lawyers to offer a comprehensive solution for recurring legal workflows. By streamlining repetitive legal processes and transforming contracts into structured data, Ontra lowers costs, improves quality, and reduces turnaround times. Ontra is headquartered in San Francisco, with global operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Learn more at www.ontra.ai.

Our benefits

  • Opportunity to participate in one of Ontra’s unit-based compensation programs 
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance base plans at no additional cost
  • Employer-sponsored retirement plans
  • Hybrid/remote work flexibility & WFH budget (equivalent of $1K USD)
  • Annual professional development stipend (equivalent of $2K USD)
  • 4 months of parental leave (52 weeks for UK employees)
  • Unlimited vacation
  • Twice-weekly lunch perk
  • And much more!

Inclusivity

Ontra is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Ontra will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].

Pay transparency

Ontra publishes salary ranges on our salary board here: http://bit.ly/3UjAOE3, which currently includes estimated annual cash salary ranges for candidates based in Colorado and New York City, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Ontra leverages current market data to determine compensation, so posted figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available.

Ontra factors in your location when benchmarking compensation for most roles. If you are not located in Colorado or New York City and have been selected to participate in our interview process, we encourage you to speak with your recruiter about compensation for the role during an initial conversation.

In addition to cash salary, the total compensation package Ontra offers includes unit-based compensation (if applicable). Certain roles in our sales and account management departments may also be eligible to receive variable compensation or commission.


Note on Employment Verification: All employees hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in their particular location.

Note to External Agencies: We are not accepting any blind submissions or resumes/CVs from recruitment agencies. Any candidates sent to Ontra will NOT be accepted or considered as a submission without a signed agreement in place.

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