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Staff Engineer

Mytechtal
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing startup that has helped over 200,000 job seekers find opportunities across various industries (hospitality and healthcare) is now changing the space, by offering a platform that closes the gap between employers and candidates with real-time information on available candidates. With a presence in multiple countries and backing from investors, they are expanding their team rapidly and are seeking a Staff Engineer to lead the growth of the platform and the remote team!

Our client is looking for a Staff Engineer with expertise in Ruby on Rails to lead a remote team of five engineers and contribute to the evolution of their platform while driving key technical advancements.

Responsibilities :

  • Lead and mentor a distributed team of five engineers , fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
  • Oversee architectural choices and backend development utilizing serverless infrastructure.
  • Manage and refine system design to enhance scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Lead the migration of instances on AWS to improve system performance and resilience.
  • Optimize the platform for real-time features to support the onboarding of a growing client base.
  • Develop and sustain high-quality, scalable Ruby code.
  • Construct and optimize APIs using AWS API Gateway.
  • Supervise integrations with third-party tools and services.
  • Strengthen system monitoring, logging, and alerting capabilities.
  • Diagnose and address performance challenges and defects.
  • Coordinate with front-end developers to ensure smooth API interaction (knowledge of Vue or React is a plus).
  • Promote best practices in coding standards, testing, and DevOps processes.

Whats in It for You?

  • A leadership opportunity where contributions make a direct impact.
  • Competitive compensation plus performance-based incentives.
  • A dynamic work environment where innovative ideas are valued.
  • The chance to grow within a high-potential startup.
  • A centrally located office with plenty of perks.
  • What You Bring :

  • A minimum of three years in a Senior / Staff Engineer, Technical Lead, or equivalent role in a large-scale production setting.
  • Experience leading a remote team of five engineers .
  • At least three years of hands-on experience working with Ruby in live applications.
  • Strong proficiency with AWS , particularly in serverless architecture ( Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, RDS, S3, Beanstalk ).
  • Expertise in migrating AWS instances and scaling platforms for real-time features .
  • Experience guiding teams, mentoring engineers, and making critical technical choices .
  • Solid understanding of Git, GitHub, and modern CI / CD pipelines .
  • Expertise in software design patterns, scalability strategies, and security best practices .
  • Familiarity with testing frameworks and automated test processes.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment.
  • Bonus : Exposure to front-end frameworks such as Vue or React .
  • If you're eager to step into a leadership role, let's connect.

    Note : This is a W2 hire, and the company will not consider remote candidates or candidates that require sponsorship.

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