Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails) Senior

Softtek; Colombia; On-site; COP 180,000,000 - 320,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Softtek is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails) to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions. Senior/Principal-level professionals with 8+ years of backend experience are encouraged to apply.

The role emphasizes strong Ruby on Rails skills, technical leadership, and mentoring across cross-functional teams. You will lead end-to-end ownership from design to deployment, collaborate with product, UX, architecture, and engineering, and champion quality through

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails.
• Experience building scalable web applications.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, REST APIs, Git, CI/CD, Testing frameworks.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Proven leadership, technical design and architecture experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance web applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Lead technical design and architecture decisions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams.
• Mentor developers and serve as a technical reference across the organization.
• Collaborate with Product Management, UX, Architecture, and Engineering teams.
• Drive end-to-end ownership of solutions from design through deployment and support.
• Lead technical discussions, code reviews, and engineering best practices.
• Design and build REST APIs and scalable backend services.
• Champion quality through testing, TDD, and CI.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem-solving

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Ruby on Rails

REST APIs

HTML

CSS

Git

CI/CD

Testing frameworks

Job description

Are you passionate about building scalable applications, leading technical initiatives, and mentoring engineering teams?

We are looking for a Principal Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails) to join our team and help drive the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Important: This position is intended for Senior/Principal-level professionals. We will only consider candidates with 8+ years of backend development experience, advanced expertise in Ruby on Rails, and proven experience in technical design, software architecture, REST APIs, technical leadership, and the development of scalable web applications.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and enhance web applications using Ruby on Rails
• Lead technical design and architecture decisions
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams
• Mentor developers and serve as a technical reference across the organization
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, UX, Architecture, and Engineering teams
• Drive end-to-end ownership of solutions from design through deployment and support
• Lead technical discussions, code reviews, and engineering best practices
• Design and build REST APIs and scalable backend services
• Champion quality through testing, TDD, and continuous integration

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong hands‑on experience with Ruby on Rails
• Experience building scalable web applications
• Strong knowledge of:
• HTML
• CSS
• REST APIs
• Git
• CI/CD
• Testing frameworks
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Enjoys coding and solving complex technical challenges
• Has experience leading engineers and technical initiatives
• Takes ownership and accountability for outcomes
• Can influence architecture and engineering decisions
• Thrives in collaborative, high-performing teams
• Is passionate about delivering high-quality software

Fluent English communication skills (B2+/C1 or higher). The selected candidate will regularly interact with global teams, participate in technical design discussions, and provide technical leadership in English.