Technical Lead Software Engineer - React and Ruby

ZipRecruiter; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare technology is seeking a Lead Technical Software Engineer to oversee engineering efforts and mentor a talented team. The role requires hands-on development experience, particularly with Ruby on Rails, and aims to innovate high-performance applications. Successful candidates will have over ten years of software development experience, with strong proficiencies in React, AWS, and team leadership.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

401k

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 5+ years of experience with React and 2+ years with Ruby.
• Advanced proficiency in AWS services.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of Ruby on Rails applications.
• Mentor and guide a team of engineers.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle.

Skills

React

Ruby

AWS

DevOps

Database Management

Team Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Lead Technical Software Engineer

Location: Remote

About Us:

Rugiet is disrupting healthcare as we know it. With personalized plans, a growing lineup of compound pharmaceuticals, and an easy-to-use online platform, we help patients create custom health and wellness plans that align with their unique goals and lifestyles. All at a price they can afford.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technology Lead to join our dynamic team at Rugiet. In this role, you will oversee the technical direction of our engineering efforts, mentor a talented team of developers, and contribute to building scalable, high-performance applications using Ruby on Rails. This is a leadership role requiring hands-on development experience, technical expertise, and a strategic mindset to drive innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:
  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable Ruby on Rails applications.
  • Drive best practices in code quality, architecture, and performance optimization.
  • Make informed technical decisions and provide guidance on architecture and system design.
• Team Management:
  • Mentor and guide a team of engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality.
• Project Management:
  • Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
  • Prioritize and manage technical debt, ensuring long-term maintainability.
  • Ensure timely delivery of projects by coordinating resources and resolving roadblocks.
• Innovation and Improvement:
  • Evaluate and implement new tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve the development process.
  • Monitor application performance and proactively address scalability and reliability challenges.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Attend daily strategic meetings to plan and create technical designs to address our various technical challenges and optimize our systems.
• Creating system design and architecture for our products and platforms.
• Mentor and coach less experienced engineers.
• Explain complex technical concepts in an easily digestible way to stakeholders and executives.
• Evaluate new libraries, , tools, and frameworks that will ensure our product and platforms are up to date and performing optimally.
• Develop our web applications and SaaS platform for all of our brands.
• Manage and ensure our product launches to released on time and smoothly.
• Diagnose and resolve system issues.
• Break down complex tasks into smaller chunks that can be assigned and distributed to different team members.
• Lead, guide, delegate, and inspire a small team of engineers.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5+ years experience with React and 2+ years with Ruby.
• Advanced proficiency in AWS services (e.g., EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation, Route 53).
• Strong database experience with RDBMS or NOSQL.
• Experience with DevOps tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Previous experience leading a technical team or acting as a senior mentor.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team while driving accountability.
• Strong analytical skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving performance bottlenecks in web applications.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with healthcare or e-commerce platforms.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours with a remote-first team.
• 401k
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Opportunity to shape and grow the social media presence of an innovative, fast-paced brand.
• Work in a dynamic and creative team that values innovation and new ideas
• Professional development opportunities and career growth potential.
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.

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