Senior Ruby Software Engineer

Job Overview

As a Senior Ruby Software Engineer at Amount, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our financial technology products' infrastructure. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of our existing systems while preparing for potential migrations to new platforms. You will collaborate closely with a dedicated team to safeguard the integrity of our software, troubleshoot issues as they arise, and support long-term strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Maintenance: Take ownership of maintaining and optimizing our existing Ruby-based infrastructure, ensuring it remains stable, secure, and high-performing. Monitor system health and proactively address any emerging issues.

• Migration Planning: Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to assess, plan, and potentially execute migrations from the current platform to a new one. Provide technical insights and support throughout the migration process to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption.

• System Optimization: Continuously evaluate the performance of existing systems, implementing optimizations to improve efficiency, reduce latency, and enhance overall system reliability.

• Troubleshooting: Respond to and resolve technical issues as they arise, employing a methodical approach to troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Ensure that any disruptions are addressed quickly to minimize impact on the business.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, product managers, and QA engineers, to ensure that any changes or migrations are aligned with business goals and technical requirements. Participate in agile development processes to coordinate efforts effectively.

• Code Quality and Documentation: Uphold high standards of code quality, security, and best practices. Conduct code reviews and contribute to the establishment and adherence to coding standards. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of existing systems, processes, and any changes made.

• Innovation and Technological Advancement: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies. Contribute to the company's technological roadmap by introducing innovative ideas and solutions.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on Ruby or similar languages (Java or Python).
• Experience in SaaS or FinTech is highly preferred.
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with MVC frameworks like Ruby on Rails.
• Experience with RESTful API, GraphQL development, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems is essential.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies like JavaScript and React is a plus.
• Experience with project management tools like Jira and Confluence is beneficial.
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• A passion for innovation and a keen interest in staying ahead of the curve with emerging technologies.

About Amount

Amount is a leading digital transformation partner for financial institutions, committed to creating safe and personalized customer experiences. Our platform is built on years of digital lending experience, enabling digital agility within months and offering a full suite of end-to-end consumer, small business, and embedded finance solutions.

Join us in our mission to power new and unique digital banking experiences and be part of a team that values inclusion, diversity, and belonging.