Role & seniority: Senior Software Engineer (hands-on, architectural influence, mentor)

Location & work type: On-site in Burbank, California; full-time position

Lead and contribute to architecture and end-to-end software delivery (design, implement, test, deploy, optimize)
Design, build, and maintain scalable Rails apps and services; guide code quality via reviews and standards
Collaborate with product, design, and QA; drive DevOps practices, performance improvements, and architectural decisions

Full Description

Our client is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team! This position is located in Burbank, California.

Lead and contribute to software development initiatives from architectural design through implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization
Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-quality Ruby on Rails applications and supporting services
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues across the full application stack
Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and QA engineers to translate requirements into robust technical solutions
Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code aligned with industry best practices
Conduct thorough code reviews, set engineering standards, and mentor junior and mid-level engineers
Integrate and maintain third-party APIs and external services as required
Champion software engineering best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, performance optimization, and DevOps workflows
Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making to ensure long-term maintainability and scalability

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with senior-level, hands-on development in Ruby on Rails
5+ years of experience developing modern front-end applications using React or comparable JavaScript frameworks
Deep understanding of Ruby fundamentals, Rails conventions, and modern Rails architecture patterns
Extensive experience working across the SDLC using tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitHub, GitLab, or similar
Experience with web performance and scalability technologies such as Redis, AWS CloudFront, ElastiCache, Batcache, or similar caching/CDN solutions
Strong knowledge of software design patterns, object-oriented principles, and best practices for maintainable systems
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and modern deployment approaches, including Docker and containerized environments
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions across teams
Experience implementing DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation
Prior experience building systems with high availability, security, and compliance requirements
Proven track record of delivering scalable, highly available N-tier architectures