Senior Software Engineer

LoadUp Technologies • Alpharetta, GA

3h

About The Position

We’re seeking a strong Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Ruby on Rails to join our Product & Engineering team. This role will be instrumental in scaling our platform, delivering cutting-edge capabilities, and helping shape the technical direction of LoadUp’s product ecosystem. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, designers, and QA partners while mentoring others and contributing to architectural decisions that support long-term growth and performance.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building web applications using Ruby on Rails.
• 5+ years of experience working with SQL databases, ideally PostgreSQL or RDS.
• 5+ years working within a product organization alongside Product Managers, QA, and UX teams.
• 5+ years of frontend development experience using JavaScript and TypeScript.
• 5+ years of experience building responsive web applications with HTML and CSS.
• 3+ years of experience translating wireframes into clean, semantic, and performant UI.
• Strong understanding of performance optimization across frontend and backend systems.
• Experience with server-side rendered Rails views (HTML/ERB) and page-mounted React components.
• Ability to design scalable frontend architectures with attention to performance and memory management.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Heroku, AWS, or Azure.
• Proficiency with Git and GitHub-based workflows.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Experience mentoring engineers and supporting team growth.
• Proactive, strategic mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working within agile product development teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience integrating with payment APIs such as Stripe, Ruby Pay, or Braintree.
• Leadership aspirations with a passion for mentoring and technical excellence.
• Experience scaling and operating production cloud-based systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Collaborate with Product, UX, and QA teams to deliver impactful product features.
• Build and maintain frontend functionality using React, Stimulus, Turbo, and TypeScript.
• Optimize client-side and server-side performance, including database queries, memory usage, and HTTP requests.
• Develop and maintain APIs, background jobs, and third-party integrations using GraphQL, Redis, and Sidekiq Pro.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through thoughtful code reviews and technical guidance.
• Participate in agile development processes and adapt to evolving product requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation – A salary that rewards results and team impact.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending & Savings Options – FSA and HSA plans for personalized healthcare planning.
• 401(k) with 5% Company Match – Invest in your future with generous company support.
• Employee Recognition Program – Be celebrated for your contributions.
• Monthly Lifestyle Stipends – Support for essentials or extras that enhance daily life.
• Referral Rewards Program – Get rewarded for helping us build a high-performing team.
• Growth with Purpose – Join a scaling company where your career grows alongside the business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees