Remote Lead Software Engineer (RoR Fullstack Engineer)- Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Description:

• Agnos is a healthcare-focused technology consultancy that aims to improve the lives of patients and providers by centering empathy in design and development.
• The company partners with medical practices and healthcare tech companies to enhance product development and service delivery.
• The current client is transforming the healthcare experience with a modern, flexible, and powerful cloud-based platform for ambulatory medical practices.
• The Lead Software Engineer will implement real-time, high-performance web applications for both desktop and mobile.
• Responsibilities include architecting elegant, maintainable, and testable solutions to complex technical problems.
• The role involves integrating with third-party platforms and services, tackling performance bottlenecks, and improving backend infrastructure.
• The engineer will share software development best practices and mentor junior engineers.
• The position supports medical providers with technology and solutions that enhance care experiences.
• The engineer will learn emerging technologies and provide technical direction and creative solutions to business problems.
• The role is part of a multi-cultural team of over 3000 employees.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 7 years of full stack experience in developing performant, scalable web-based applications, preferably in a SaaS environment, using Ruby on Rails and React.
• Experience in leading or managing teams of remote developers is required.
• Proven track record in delivering and supporting commercial, enterprise software.
• Extensive full stack development experience with proficiency in modern programming languages such as Ruby, Java, or Typescript.
• Candidates should be goal-oriented, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills are essential.
• A strong problem-solving ability and a passion for innovation and growth are necessary.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented or functional programming design paradigms is required.
• Practical experience in building RESTful microservices and event-based distributed systems is essential.
• Familiarity with system architecture and time-complexity trade-offs is necessary.
• Experience with cloud services and mentoring others in scalable aspects is required.
• Proficiency in SQL and knowledge of design principles like SOLID and agile principles like YAGNI is important.
• Candidates should have experience troubleshooting multi-tiered systems and working with observability tools.
• Proficiency in developing and deploying applications on cloud platforms like AWS is required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory.

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries or hourly rates are offered, reflecting the company's commitment to employee happiness and success.
• Employees are appreciated through profit-sharing, performance bonuses, commissions, or equity.
• The position is remote, allowing employees to work from anywhere in the world.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience) is preferred.
• Prior experience in the healthcare industry is considered a bonus.