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SecureframeSecureframeNew York, NY

Staff Software Engineer

Lead technical design, implementation, and architecture for compliance automation platform. Requires 8+ years backend experience including 6+ years with Ruby, strong CS fundamentals, and experience building public APIs.

220k – 320k/yr
On-site8+ YOEBackend Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical scoping, design, and implementation of new end-to-end functionality
  • Perform detailed code reviews and provide technical mentorship to engineers
  • Lead architecture and architectural discussions for core parts of the Secureframe application
  • Own multi-team coordination and communication for cross-cutting initiatives
  • Work closely with other Staff engineers to establish and guide best practices across engineering
  • Work closely with designers and product managers to solve ambiguous user challenges

Requirements

  • 8+ years of backend experience with modern programming languages like Ruby, Python, Go
  • 6+ years of Ruby experience
  • Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals
  • Deep experience building large-scale integrations with experience building and documenting public facing APIs
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively
  • Passion and ability to work well in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependent(s)
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401(k)
  • Paid family leave
  • Ground floor opportunity as an early member of the team

Skills

RubyPythonGoBackend DevelopmentAPI DesignCode ReviewTechnical MentorshipSoftware ArchitectureComputer Science FundamentalsLarge-Scale Integrations

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