Software Engineer, Back-End Focus

Role overview

A back-end-focused software engineering role on small product teams building and operating the customer-facing platform. The stack centers on Ruby on Rails with a TypeScript front end and PostgreSQL, run through Agile ceremonies and tight collaboration between engineers and cross-functional partners. The position is remote-first within specified US states and is suited to a self-motivated generalist who thrives in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient back-end code primarily in Ruby on Rails. - Deliver individual stories, tasks, and end-to-end features against sprint goals. - Pair program with team members to share knowledge and improve code quality. - Participate in daily stand-ups, weekly retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies. - Collaborate with cross-functional team members such as product, design, and operations to ship customer-facing functionality. - Provide subject matter expertise and support across the codebase as needs arise.

Requirements

- Track record of shipping small to medium-sized software projects to production. - Proficiency coding in Ruby, JavaScript, or TypeScript. - Comfort working in a fast-paced, self-motivated startup-style environment with a drive to change the industry. - Fast learner who can bring prior experience and continue developing on the job. - Location in Central or Eastern US time zones (CST or EST) strongly preferred. - At this time, the employer is unable to sponsor employment visas.

Benefits and work setup

- Remote-first role with physical offices available in Chicago, IL and St. Petersburg, FL for in-person collaboration when desired. - Eligibility limited to specific US states; applicants must be able to live and work full-time in one of the approved states. - Comprehensive benefits starting the first day of the month following the start date, including medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, an employee assistance program, and elective voluntary options such as accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, legal, and pet insurance. - Competitive salary plus equity through Restricted Stock Units based on role and level, 401(k) with up to a 4% company match, and flexible paid time off (typically 15–20 days annually) plus eight company-observed holidays. - Paid parental leave providing 100% salary continuation for up to 14 weeks for birthing parents and 8 weeks for non-birthing parents, plus continuing education and professional development opportunities.