Lead the technical vision for internal platforms by designing and refining system architecture in Ruby on Rails and React. As a Principal Software Developer, you'll operate independently to translate business needs into sustainable, well-structured applications, with a particular focus on admin interfaces and internal tooling used across small to mid-sized teams.
What You'll Do
- Define and drive the technical roadmap, making strategic decisions that balance immediate needs with long-term scalability
- Architect and evolve backend and frontend systems with an emphasis on clarity, maintainability, and usability
- Design and implement comprehensive test suites as a foundational part of development
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective, well-scoped technical solutions
- Identify gaps in current systems and propose practical improvements with clear trade-off analysis
- Take full ownership of technical outcomes, from concept through implementation and beyond
What We're Looking For
- At least 8 years of hands-on software development experience
- Deep proficiency in Ruby on Rails and React, with a track record of leading technical direction
- Proven ability to work autonomously and bring structure to complex, ambiguous problems
- Experience building internal tools and admin panels for limited user bases
- Strong commitment to code quality, testing, and long-term system health
- Clear communication skills and the maturity to engage with stakeholders at all levels
- A pragmatic mindset focused on sustainable, thoughtful engineering decisions
