Overview
Lead Ruby on Rails Engineer at Figment. This role leads backend development and shapes the technical direction of our platform by architecting Ruby on Rails-based systems and mentoring engineers on the team.
Responsibilities
- Lead backend development using Ruby on Rails to build scalable features.
- Design and maintain RESTful APIs and PostgreSQL data models.
- Mentor engineers, set coding standards, testing strategies, and CI/CD processes.
- Collaborate with product, design, and frontend teams to translate requirements into robust software.
- Ensure security, performance, reliability, and monitor system metrics to guide optimizations.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience with Ruby on Rails.
- Strong PostgreSQL experience including data modeling and query optimization.
- Experience leading or mentoring an engineering team.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and equity.
- Comprehensive benefits package; remote-friendly options where applicable.
About Figment
Figment is a technology company building platforms for developers and builders. This role offers an opportunity to impact a growing product and team.
How to apply
Apply via the Greenhouse listing here: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/figment/jobs/5560041004