Senior Software Engineer, ScriptDrop

GoTo Meeting; Kentucky; On-site; USD 151,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Unlimited vacation

Annual bonuses

Parental leave

Job summary

GoTo Meeting is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join their engineering team in Kentucky. This role focuses on the design, development, and implementation of software solutions using Elixir and managing cloud infrastructure. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in software development, particularly with Elixir and cloud technologies like GCP or AWS. This position offers mentorship opportunities and involves high-level technical responsibilities in a collaborative environment. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance and generous paid leave.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development focused on Elixir.
• Proven ability in designing and implementing scalable backend systems.
• Solid experience in cloud architecture and networking concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of backend systems using Elixir.
• Provide mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for deployment processes.

Skills

Elixir

Cloud Architecture

DevOps

Infrastructure as Code

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

AWS

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

The Lead Software Engineer, ScriptDrop is a key member of the engineering team responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of sophisticated software solutions using the Elixir programming language, while simultaneously architecting the underlying cloud infrastructure that supports them. This role requires a deep understanding of Elixir and functional programming concepts, combined with solid expertise in Cloud Environments, and DevOps practices. The Lead Software Engineer, ScriptDrop will play a crucial role in driving technical initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation, and delivering high-quality, scalable, and operationally resilient software products.

Technical Leadership and Architecture

• Lead the architectural design and development of complex backend systems using Elixir, ensuring they are built upon highly available, scalable, and cost-effective GCP infrastructure.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their growth in both software engineering principles and cloud operations.
• Drive technical excellence by ensuring adherence to coding standards, design principles, and modern cloud-native best practices.

Software Development (Elixir Focus)

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance software solutions in Elixir, meeting project requirements and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable plans.
• Participate in code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and advocate for continuous refinement of development processes.

Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps

• Design and maintain efficient CI/CD pipelines (preferably Kubernetes-based) to automate provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes.
• Define and implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure the health and performance of the applications you build.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Stay informed about emerging technologies, tools, and trends in both the Elixir ecosystem and Cloud/DevOps landscape, assessing their potential impact on our development practices.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance system scalability, reliability, and performance—optimizing both the application code and the cloud resources.
• Contribute to the development and evolution of internal frameworks, libraries, and tools to streamline development workflows and improve developer productivity.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate effectively with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide technical insights, and ensure alignment on deliverables.
• Communicate project status, technical challenges, and recommendations clearly and effectively to team members and stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment characterized by open communication, mutual respect, and shared accountability.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a primary focus on Elixir and functional programming.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable backend systems using Elixir, with a demonstrated ability to address complex technical challenges.
• Solid experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS, including proficiency in cloud architecture design and networking concepts (VPC, Load Balancing, Security).
• Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and experience managing containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, concurrency, and fault tolerance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a track record of effectively mentoring and coaching junior engineers.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
• Contributions to the Elixir community or open-source projects are a plus.

Engineering teams are responsible for supporting appropriate security controls, including management, operational, and technical controls in addition to general GoodRx best practices, such as reading and adhering to the security policies and procedures, being vigilant and observant of potential security threats.

Pay ranges

• San Francisco and Seattle Offices: $202,000.00 - $323,000.00
• New York Office: $185,000.00 - $296,000.00
• Santa Monica Office: $168,000.00 - $269,000.00
• Other Office Locations: $151,000.00 - $242,000.00

Benefits

GoodRx also offers additional compensation programs such as annual cash bonuses or commission, and annual equity grants for most positions as well as generous benefits. Our great benefits offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with a company match, an ESPP, unlimited vacation, 13 paid holidays, and 72 hours of sick leave. GoodRx also offers additional benefits like mental wellness and financial wellness programs, fertility benefits, generous parental leave, pet insurance, supplemental life insurance for you and your dependents, company-paid short-term and long-term disability, and more!

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company and industry. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has a seat at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunities to excel.

With that said, research shows that women and other underrepresented groups apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria. GoodRx is committed to leveling the playing field, and we encourage women, people of color, those in the LGBTQ+ communities, individuals with disabilities, and Veterans to apply for positions even if they don’t necessarily check every box outlined in the job description. Please still get in touch - we’d love to connect and see if you could be good for the role!

Accommodations

GoodRx is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

Candidate Safety

We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @goodrx.com or [e-mail] addresses.