Senior Software Engineer Ruby on Rails

Your territory

As part of our Software team, you will:

• Develop innovative software solutions that have a real-world impact, helping millions of pets stay safe and connected around the globe
• Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance applications using Ruby on Rails, NoSQL databases, and AWS services
• Work with cross-functional teams to meet business goals and project needs
• Shape the overall architecture by working closely with senior team members and architects, ensuring robust design principles
• Promote quality in every aspect of development by implementing best practices in coding, design, and testing
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and foster a culture of learning
• Stay updated with new technologies and improve development processes
• Bring in your fresh ideas to make Tractive better - you’ll never hear the phrase “...because that’s how we’ve always done things”
• Continuously grow personally and professionally, take ownership of areas that show your potential, and attend workshops which help you get to the next level

Your profile

Key requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 7+ Years of experience with Ruby on Rails & building scalable apps
• Proficient in NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) & AWS services (ECS, EC2, Fargate)
• Expert in RESTful APIs, Microservices, CI/CD, and containerization (Docker)
• Strong knowledge of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English

Does this sound like you?

• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
• Enthusiastic about tackling challenges in high-availability systems
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys mentoring others
• Lives by the philosophy: "Release early, release often" to fuel continuous progress and innovation
• 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.