Software Engineer, Full Stack

HONK Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HONK Technologies seeks a dynamic remote Software Engineer to join their team. The role includes developing APIs and enhancing back-end systems in a collaborative, innovative environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in Ruby on Rails and agile development, aimed at creating impactful solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with real-time systems and location-based services is a plus.
• Solid understanding of relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (Redis).

Responsibilities

• Work with full-stack engineers to build and enhance products.
• Develop back-end Ruby on Rails applications and RESTful APIs.
• Improve performance, scalability, and reliability of systems.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

HTML

Javascript

RESTful API development

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Tools

Git

CI/CD tools

Jira

Bitbucket

Job description

HONK is a fast growing technology company disrupting the roadside assistance space. We are a group of out of the box thinkers and doers, driven by an immense passion to challenge the old ways by working together to bring innovative changes that impact the lives of others. We work in a creative environment where everyday is rewarding knowing we’re assisting people in their true moment of need, stuck on the side of roads, helping them get back to conquering their day.

HONK is looking for a dynamic fully remote Software Engineer to join our innovative team and contribute across a variety of projects. This role involves working closely with our full-stack engineers and UI/UX experts to develop APIs, enhance our back-end RoR systems, and improve our ML-based dispatch platforms. In our fast-paced, data-driven environment, you will play a key role in developing new products and pushing new code every day. If you are eager to expand your skill set, work with cutting-edge technology, and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of full-stack engineers to build and enhance products across the stack.
• Develop back-end Ruby on Rails dispatch applications and RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate with the UI/UX team to create new user experiences and extend web applications.
• Improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of our real-time, location-based systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across our platforms quickly and efficiently.
• Stay current with new technologies and be eager to learn and apply new skills.
• Contribute to our agile development process, iterating quickly and pushing code frequently.

Preferred Experience

• 2+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Ruby on Rails, HTML, Javascript, and RESTful API development.
• Experience with real-time systems, location-based services, and/or telephony apps (e.g., Twilio) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (Redis).
• Familiarity with system scalability, performance management, and agile methodologies.
• Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD tools, and project management software (Jira, Bitbucket).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to pick up new technologies quickly.

At HONK, we're a community of diverse and passionate individuals who believe in the power of remote work and the strength of inclusivity. As a remote-first company, we embrace the boundless possibilities of collaboration and flexibility, allowing our team members to thrive from anywhere in the US.

HONK is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions at HONK are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law.