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Senior Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails - Core Scribd) - (Remote - US/Canada)For one of our clients, we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails - Core Scribd), remotely from United States and Canada.As a Senior Software Engineer on the Core Scribd team, you'll be responsible for designing and building scalable backend services that support millions of users. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end engineers, infrastructure teams, and data platform teams, to ensure the backend infrastructure is optimized for performance and reliability. Your work will focus on enhancing user experiences, supporting ads monetization, and driving growth. In this role, you will leverage Ruby on Rails to develop high-throughput services while driving best practices in software development, such as code quality, testing, and maintainability.Accountabilities:Design and build scalable backend systems that handle large volumes of traffic and support millions of usersCollaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features and enhance existing onesDevelop and maintain high-throughput backend services that support user-facing applicationsDrive the adoption of best practices in software development, including maintaining code quality and performance optimizationTroubleshoot and resolve complex issues in a distributed system environmentLead the development and integration of robust APIs to ensure seamless service deliveryRequirements:4+ years of professional software development experienceStrong proficiency in Ruby on Rails and experience building and maintaining scalable backend servicesExperience with high-throughput systems, capable of handling 500+ requests per secondIn-depth knowledge of database architecture and best practicesFamiliarity with AWS services (e.g., S3, SQS), MySQL, Airflow, Databricks, GitHub, and TerraformKnowledge of JavaScript and React is a plusStrong problem-solving skills and a collaborative attitudeBenefits:Competitive salary with equity ownership opportunitiesComprehensive healthcare insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with 100% employee coverage12 weeks paid parental leave401k/RSP matchingOnboarding stipend for home office peripheralsTuition reimbursement and learning & development programsQuarterly stipends for wellness, connectivity, and comfortMental health support and resourcesFree Scribd subscription plus gift memberships for family and friendsGenerous vacation days, paid holidays, and a winter breakCompany-wide events, team engagement budgets, and volunteer dayAccess to Employee Resource Groups and DE&I programsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Information TechnologyIndustries: Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education #J-18808-Ljbffr