Staff Software Engineer - Business Systems (Ruby/Rails) - (Remote - US

Description

About Jobgether

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

One of our companies is currently looking for a Staff Software Engineer - Business Systems (Ruby/Rails) in the United States.

This is a fully remote opportunity for an experienced software engineer passionate about leading technical initiatives and building secure, high-performing systems. You’ll play a key role in shaping the development of internal business platforms that support customer acquisition, retention, and billing. Working on a cross-functional team, you will take ownership of architectural decisions and lead backend-heavy development in Ruby on Rails, while mentoring other engineers and championing engineering best practices. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems and influencing product outcomes at scale.

Accountabilities:

Design, develop, and release features for internal business systems, including UX, APIs, and backend integrations

Lead technical architecture, code quality standards, and performance optimization for business tools

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build data-driven user experiences that support growth and retention

Translate business requirements into scalable software workflows and data models

Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of learning and technical excellence

Ensure systems are secure, resilient, and compliant with best practices in fault tolerance and risk management

Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement efforts across the team

Requirements

8+ years of professional software engineering experience

6+ years of hands-on Ruby on Rails development

Experience with JavaScript and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL)

Strong skills in debugging, systems design, and performance optimization

Familiarity with integrating third-party business systems like Stripe and Salesforce

Experience building and maintaining ETL pipelines and analytics dashboards is a plus

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, mentoring mindset

Prior experience working remotely with distributed teams is a plus

Benefits

100% remote work (U.S.-based)

Competitive base salary ($195,000–$210,000) plus bonus and stock options

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

12 weeks of paid parental leave

Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick time, and holidays

401(k) with 5% employer contribution, regardless of employee input

Annual education and professional development stipend

$500 home office reimbursement + $75/month digital allowance

Access to coaching and growth resources via BetterUp

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Jobgether hiring process disclaimer

This job is posted on behalf of one of our partner companies. If you choose to apply, your application will go through our AI-powered 3-step screening process, where we automatically select the 5 best candidates.

Our AI thoroughly analyzes every line of your CV and LinkedIn profile to assess your fit for the role, evaluating each experience in detail. When needed, our team may also conduct a manual review to ensure only the most relevant candidates are considered.

Our process is fair, unbiased, and based solely on qualifications and relevance to the job. Only the best-matching candidates will be selected for the next round.

If you are among the top 5 candidates, you will be notified within 7 days.

If you do not receive feedback after 7 days, it means you were not selected. However, if you wish, we may consider your profile for other similar opportunities that better match your experience.

Thank you for your interest!

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