Senior Software Developer Ruby on Rails

About us

We're the world's most-trusted name in keeping cats and dogs safe and healthy. The secret to that success? A team of truly unique individuals who care about each other just as much as going the extra mile for pet parents.

Your territory

As part of our Software team, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust software applications using Ruby on Rails, NoSQL databases, and AWS services
• Collaborate with various departments to establish project requirements and deliver top-notch solutions that align with business goals
• Work closely with architects and senior team members to ensure alignment of the overall system architecture and design principles
• Implement best practices in software design, coding standards, and testing methodologies
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to established standards
• Stay up to date with best practices and emerging technologies to continuously enhance the development process
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment
• Bring in your fresh ideas to make Tractive better - you’ll never hear the phrase “...because that’s how we’ve always done things”

Your profile

Key requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years experience in Ruby on Rails development
• Expertise in NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis), and AWS services (ECS, EC2, Fargate, CloudWatch, SNS/SQS)
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools
• Experience in working with message queues for data processing and communication
• Hands-on experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Elasticsearch, Kibana)
• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Very good English skills
• Valid Austrian work permit

Does this sound like you?

• Analytical thinker with great problem-solving skills
• Eager to take responsibility
• Motivated to work on highly available systems
• Lives the mantra “Release early, release often”
• An easy-going team player who loves a good challenge
• 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.

Interested?