Remote Lead Software Engineer (Platform)

at Skiller Whale

Posted 2 days ago 1 applied

Description:

  • Skiller Whale is seeking a lead software engineer to develop their web application for managing and delivering live workshops aimed at helping software engineers grow.
  • The role involves close collaboration with the CTO to architect the system, maintain and build the platform, and solve problems to enhance learning experiences.
  • The ideal candidate will not just implement features but will also understand the context to highlight risks, suggest alternative solutions, and bring exciting ideas to life.
  • The company operates fully remotely, with a tight-knit team of 10 people, including 6 software engineers, and emphasizes a culture of openness, rationality, creativity, and autonomy.
  • The role focuses on planning and building software rather than project management, with regular interactions with other business areas to understand their challenges and provide solutions.
  • Responsibilities include designing and building cloud system architecture, planning and developing new app features, improving build and deployment processes, fixing bugs, and collaborating on the product roadmap.

Requirements:

  • Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in building, maintaining, and securing web applications, with experience in infrastructure, databases, backend, and frontend.
  • A minimum of 3+ years of experience working with Ruby on Rails in a commercial environment is required.
  • Experience in building and maintaining cloud infrastructure, preferably using AWS and Terraform, is essential.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in fluent English are necessary.
  • Candidates should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, ideally with experience in a startup or scale-up.
  • While familiarity with specific tools is appreciated, a solid understanding of concepts is expected to facilitate quick learning.

Benefits:

  • The position offers a salary range of £80,000-110,000 FTE, depending on background.
  • Employees will receive equity options in a growing and profitable company.
  • Enhanced parental leave is provided to support work-life balance.
  • A MacBook Pro will be supplied for work purposes.
  • Up to £1000 is available to help set up and improve home office environments.
  • The role allows for fully remote work indefinitely.
  • The company promotes a kind and collaborative culture.
  • Employees enjoy 25 days of holiday plus public holidays, with flexible working options.
  • The role provides an opportunity to significantly impact the company's growth and the service offered to clients.
  • Employees will have the chance to learn new technologies weekly and contribute to evolving teaching content.