Senior Software Developer Ruby on Rails

Your territory

As part of our Software team, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust software applications using Ruby on Rails, NoSQL databases, and AWS services
• Collaborate with various departments to establish project requirements and deliver top-notch solutions that align with business goals
• Work closely with architects and senior team members to ensure alignment of the overall system architecture and design principles
• Implement best practices in software design, coding standards, and testing methodologies
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to established standards
• Stay up to date with best practices and emerging technologies to continuously enhance the development process
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment
• Bring in your fresh ideas to make Tractive better - you’ll never hear the phrase “...because that’s how we’ve always done things”

Your profile

Key requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years experience in Ruby on Rails development
• Expertise in NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis), and AWS services (ECS, EC2, Fargate, CloudWatch, SNS/SQS)
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools
• Experience in working with message queues for data processing and communication
• Hands-on experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Elasticsearch, Kibana)
• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Very good English skills
• Valid Austrian work permit

Does this sound like you?

• Analytical thinker with great problem-solving skills
• Eager to take responsibility
• Motivated to work on highly available systems
• Lives the mantra “Release early, release often”
• An easy-going team player who loves a good challenge
• Excited to work in Austria alongside an outstanding team

Salary range 

Just so you know what to expect: For this position, we offer a competitive overpayment based on qualification and experience. Annual gross salary starts at € 75,000 full-time - at Tractive that means a 4-day work week with a 3-day weekend. If you bring relevant experience in many of the fields of responsibility, the salary will be considerably higher.