Senior Full Stack Ruby on Rails Engineer
About The Position
Welcome to SmartFinancial, where innovation meets impact. Our mission is simple: help insurance agencies and carriers grow faster through powerful, scalable technology. Proudly voted a Best Place to Work four years running, we’re one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the nation. As a leading insurance marketplace, we connect millions of shoppers with a broad ecosystem of insurance partners through modern, data-driven platforms. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Ruby on Rails Engineer to help build, evolve, and scale the core systems that power our agent-facing, carrier-facing, and internal platforms.This is a hands-on, senior-level role for an engineer who enjoys working across the full stack, contributing to architectural decisions, and partnering closely with product and business stakeholders.
Requirements
- 6–10 years of professional experience building production applications with Ruby on Rails.
- Strong hands-on experience designing and scaling complex, distributed web systems.
- Extensive experience with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Vue, Angular).
- Familiarity with Node.js for supporting services, tooling, or integrations.
- Deep experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and data modeling best practices.
- Strong proficiency with Git and GitHub, including advanced branching, code review, and collaboration workflows.
- Experience working with AWS or comparable cloud platforms.
- Solid understanding of agile development methodologies; SAFe experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment strategies.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment and take ownership of complex technical initiatives.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of scalable, high-availability web applications using Ruby on Rails across agent-facing and carrier-facing systems.
- Contribute to architectural decisions that support platform scalability, performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
- Build and maintain intuitive, performant front-end experiences using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular), along with HTML and CSS.
- Design, optimize, and manage relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), leveraging ORM frameworks and performance best practices.
- Partner closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements and deliver impactful features.
- Mentor and support other engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing.
- Champion best practices in code quality, testing, security, observability, and system scalability.
- Build and maintain cloud infrastructure and services using AWS, ensuring reliability and cost efficiency.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, improving deployment speed, safety, and developer experience.
- Participate actively in agile ceremonies and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) with company matching
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, paid holidays, and dedicated time for product and technical training
- Professional Development: Clear growth paths, learning opportunities, and support for advancing your career
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
