Senior Software Engineer I - Platform Enablement

Remote Hunter LLC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Remote work in US & Canada

Health and dental benefits

Home IT setup stipend

RRSP/401(k) matching

Learning and development

Internet/cphone stipend

Job summary

RemoteHunter is seeking a Senior Software Engineer I - Platform Enablement to build and maintain core platform systems that support multiple product teams. You will own cross-cutting components such as approval workflows, permissions, authentication, and notifications, delivering reliable, scalable infrastructure.

You will collaborate across engineering, product, and subject experts; mentor peers; participate in on-call rotations; and write secure backend code in Ruby on Rails with PostgreSQL

Qualifications

• Experience building production web applications and APIs, preferably with Ruby on Rails.
• Strong architectural judgment for shared, cross-team systems.
• Self-directed with a high ownership mentality.
• Background in platform, infrastructure, or enablement teams.
• Familiarity with approval workflows, RBAC, identity/auth products is a plus.
• Collaborative with the ability to align architecture and business goals.
• Comfortable using AI coding assistants and developing AI-enabled tools.
• Effective communication skills.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum planning and two-week cycles.
• Proficient in writing and optimizing SQL queries (PostgreSQL preferred).
• Attention to detail and customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own and enhance cross-cutting platform systems including approval workflows, permissions, authentication, and notifications
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and subject experts to deliver integrated solutions
• Lead complex projects by breaking down tasks and planning migration paths that avoid disruption
• Develop efficient, secure backend code using Ruby on Rails
• Design and optimize data models and SQL queries using PostgreSQL
• Conduct code reviews and mentor peers to maintain high technical standards
• Improve engineering tools, processes, and best practices
• Participate in on-call rotations to promptly resolve production issues

Skills

Ruby on Rails

PostgreSQL

APIs

Agile/Scrum

RBAC

Identity/Auth

Architectural judgment

SQL optimization

On-call

Collaboration

Job description

1. About Our Client:

The organization operates in the production finance technology sector, developing AI-driven platforms that streamline financial operations across feature films, television, and commercial productions. It addresses challenges in managing payroll, spending, and accounting by providing integrated tools that enhance finance team control and efficiency. The company serves major clients in the entertainment industry and has a global reach supported by a large team and notable investors.

2. About the Opportunity:

The Senior Software Engineer I - Platform Enablement role focuses on building and maintaining core platform systems that support multiple product teams. This position is crucial for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of shared infrastructure components such as approval workflows, permissions, authentication, and notifications. The role directly influences the effectiveness and productivity of the entire organization by providing foundational technical services.

3. Responsibilities:

• Own and enhance cross-cutting platform systems including approval workflows, permissions, authentication, and notifications
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and subject experts to deliver integrated solutions
• Lead complex projects by breaking down tasks and planning migration paths that avoid disruption
• Develop efficient, secure backend code using Ruby on Rails
• Design and optimize data models and SQL queries using PostgreSQL
• Conduct code reviews and mentor peers to maintain high technical standards
• Improve engineering tools, processes, and best practices
• Participate in on-call rotations to promptly resolve production issues

4. Requirements:

• Experience building production web applications and APIs, preferably with Ruby on Rails
• Strong architectural judgment for shared, cross-team systems
• Self-directed with a high ownership mentality
• Background in platform, infrastructure, or enablement teams
• Familiarity with approval workflows, RBAC, identity/auth products is a plus
• Collaborative with the ability to align architecture and business goals
• Comfortable using AI coding assistants and developing AI-enabled tools
• Effective communication skills
• Experience with Agile/Scrum planning and two-week cycles
• Proficient in writing and optimizing SQL queries (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Attention to detail and customer-focused mindset

5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and other relevant factors.

6. Benefits & Perks:

• Unlimited paid time off
• Remote work within Canada and the USA
• Health and dental benefits
• Up to $1,500 USD/$2,025 CAD for home IT setup
• Up to 2% matching RRSP/401(k)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Up to $50 USD/$67.50 CAD for internet or cell phone service

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.