Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Evident Change develops software systems that help social service professionals access meaningful and reliable data. The Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer will lead complex Ruby on Rails development efforts, guide technical architecture, mentor engineers, and ensure web applications are scalable, secure, and high performing.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, high-performance software systems that support Evident Change’s mission
• Lead design discussions and provide architectural guidance across complex application development efforts
• Conduct and lead code reviews, offering constructive feedback and enforcing coding standards and best practices
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, supporting skill development and technical growth
• Evaluate and recommend tools, libraries, and frameworks to improve development efficiency and system performance
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into effective technical solutions
• Participate in incident response and root cause analysis to ensure system reliability and continuous improvement

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• A minimum of 5–8 years of experience in full-stack software engineering
• Experience developing full-stack web applications using Ruby on Rails is required
• Familiarity with the following technologies: Hotwire (Turbo + Stimulus); Tailwind CSS; PostgreSQL; RSpec and FactoryBot (for testing)
• Advanced experience with Git, including code review workflows and CI/CD integration
• Advanced SQL optimization and data modeling skills
• Experience designing and building APIs and scalable systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor other engineers
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages or frameworks
• Experience with performance tuning and system optimization
• Strong system design skills and familiarity with modern architectural patterns
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

• A monthly stipend to support our “work-from-anywhere” culture
• Customizable medical, vision, and dental coverage
• No-premium cost share for employee-only medical coverage
• Generous vacation and paid holidays
• Support for work schedule flexibility where possible
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid sick leave

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