Description:

Proof is seeking an experienced back-end Senior Software Engineer to help build and maintain its identity-assured transaction management platform.
The platform's back-end is built using Ruby on Rails, Postgres SQL, Redis, and is hosted on AWS, while the front-end utilizes React, GraphQL, Apollo, and TypeScript.
Responsibilities include collaborating with the Product and Notary Experience team engineers to design, create, and maintain features for customers and users.
The engineer will write high complexity code autonomously, ensuring exceptional quality and timely delivery.
The role involves driving project scoping activities and effectively managing ambiguous requirements.
Troubleshooting complex technical issues in production related to the team's areas of ownership is also a key responsibility.
The engineer will drive improvements and best practices through code reviews and mentoring, and proactively write and maintain technical documentation.
Participation in a production on-call rotation several times a year is required after receiving in-depth training.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience as a software engineer building complex, performant, customer-facing enterprise applications using Ruby on Rails.
A strong concern for quality and enthusiasm for writing unit and integration tests is essential.
Candidates should be willing to learn any part of the stack, including back-end services, data layer, web interfaces, APIs, and third-party integrations.
Comfort with adapting to new technology and opportunities is required.
Full ownership of the code written, from technical design through to production, is expected.
A bias towards action and solutions is necessary.
The ability to work autonomously and own problems from end to end is crucial.
Effective communication and active listening skills, along with a thoughtful, collaborative approach to problem-solving, are important.

The position offers medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Life insurance and long and short-term disability coverage are provided.
A 401k Plan with a 4% match begins on the hire date.
Employees enjoy unlimited sick and vacation time, along with 14 paid company holidays.
There are 2 company Chillax weeks (one in summer and one in winter).
The role includes 12 weeks of paid parental leave and a 4-week sabbatical after 5 years of continuous full-time employment.
Health Reimbursement Arrangements for fertility and gender affirmation are available.
Lunch is provided through Grubhub credit.
A monthly work from home stipend and professional development credit are included.
Monthly reimbursement for wellness expenses is also offered, along with additional benefits.