Senior Software Engineer

Yardstik; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Health Insurance Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account

Liberal Vacation Policy

Career acceleration opportunity

Job summary

Yardstik is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Technology team in Minneapolis. This role focuses on enhancing our platform by implementing new features for internal and external APIs using Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL.

We offer a collaborative working environment where you will participate in code reviews, testing, and the development of AI-powered tools. The position provides an annual salary ranging from $120,000 to $200,000, alongside benefits including health insurance and a 401k retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Software Engineering role.
• Experience with AI‑powered tools.
• Strong technical documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform coding, debugging, testing & troubleshooting.
• Contribute to the architecture and implementation of the platform.
• Participate as a member of the Engineering Team

Skills

Ruby on Rails

PostgreSQL

Docker

AWS

UI development

AI-powered tools

Rest APIs

Redis

Sidekiq

Job description

Department: Technology Organization

Reports To: Head of Engineering

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Ya rdstik is a start‑up software company with a mission of building trust and safety into the Internet Economy. The world of background screening, certification, and training has lacked innovation and we’re here to change that for our customers. Our enterprise‑class technology allows us to provide a right‑fit solution for our customers realistic for any platform, in any industry. Join us in our efforts to protect organizations and their people.

We are adding a Senior Software Engineer to help build out our platform. You will collaborate with other engineers to implement new features for our internal and external APIs (Ruby on Rails, Postgres) and UI that comprise the Yardstik platform using modern cloud technologies.

This position will be part of a team focused on Yardstik's core background check business. The team's mission is to push beyond existing products and features to create a new category for Yardstik.

You are the right candidate if you are an experienced engineer with a passion for writing quality software who strives to remain up to date with the latest development practices and are ready and eager to hit the ground running in a collaborative environment.

This is a unique opportunity to join the company at an early stage and we are looking for someone who wants to evolve with us. We are honored to have recently been named a MSPBJ Best Place to Work for the sixth year in a row and named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Startup Workplaces. Come be part of our amazing culture and join an environment where you can see and feel the impact of your work every day.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Essential Accountabilities

• Must be comfortable incorporating AI‑powered tools into daily engineering workflows throughout the SDLC
• Perform coding, debugging, testing & troubleshooting
• Implementing unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing
• Participate in code reviews by receiving & providing feedback
• Participate as member of the Engineering Team within an agile approach
• Support Partner & Customer Integrations
• Engineering Support of Platform & Applications with on‑call rotation

What you will do in this role:

• Be a part of the highly collaborative Technology team at Yardstik
• Contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of full‑stack platform needs
• As a team member, assist with day to day development and management of use cases, story writing, code review, and QA/API Documentation
• Leverage an API‑first strategy, where APIs come first for both internal and public‑facing use

Your experience might look something like this:

• 5+ years in a Software Engineering role
• Experience with AI‑powered tools
• Experience with Ruby on Rails
• Experience with Redis, Sidekiq, AMQP, Docker
• Experience with PostgreSQL
• Experience with Rest APIs
• Experience with Amazon Web Services
• Experience with authentication, encryption, and security techniques
• Expertise with UI development
• Strong technical documentation skills

Our technology stack and development processes include the following:

• Core Platform
  • Restful APIs
  • AWS, k8s
  • Ruby‑on‑Rails
  • Postgres, Redis, Sidekiq, RabbitMQ
  • Flowbite, Tailwind, View Component, Lookbook
  • Hotwire, Stimulus, Turbo
  • Typescript, NestJS
• Frontend SPAs
  • React, Material Design, NodeJS
  • Storybook, Figma
  • Responsive Design
  • Restful APIs
• Log and Metrics and monitoring via DataDog
• Scrum‑based agile approach with Continuous Delivery
• Modern use of tools and documentation; GitHub, Jira, OpenAPI 3.0, and Redocly

What we Offer:

• Company Health Insurance Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Liberal Vacation Policy
• Opportunity to accelerate your career

Compensation

At Yardstik, we are committed to ensuring that each employee's compensation reflects their unique experiences, performance, and skills in their role. Yardstik provides the annualized compensation range of $120,000 - $200,000 for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Yardstik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a team based on talent, qualifications, and merit, welcoming all applicants without discrimination.