We’re looking for exceptional backend web application engineers who know that world-class applications and infrastructure come from delicately balancing the security, stability, and performance needs of our applications with the human needs of our customers, employees, and partners.

Details

• This position is full-time, salary, in our Portland headquarters located in the north end of the Pearl district

Responsibilities

• Develop web application and services that power the Opal Platform in languages like Ruby, Elixir, and Javascript
• Debug, test, and support our existing Ruby-on-Rails, Phoenix, and NodeJS applications
• Write and ship new {JSON:API} API endpoints with 100% test coverage via Grape with shared API RAML contracts
• Architect, deploy, and monitor the Opal infrastructure servers and services for uptime, performance, and stability
• Participate in product workshopping to help determine new features and initiatives
• Collaborate with Designers, Front-end developers, and Mobile engineers to dream up the next big thing

Skills

• 3-4 years of relevant experience developing software applications
• 2 years of experience crafting production-grade web applications backends
• Strong knowledge of web application architecture patterns and pitfalls (MVC, SOA, etc)
• Strong familiarity with at least one modern OOP language such Ruby or Python
• Some familiarity with at least one functional language, such as Elixir or Clojure
• Some familiarity with Ruby/Elixir-based web frameworks such as Rails and Phoenix
• Some familiarity with front-end Javascript libraries and frameworks, such as EmberJS, React, AngularJS, etc
• Ability to solve complex problems under pressure.
• Ability to break down complicated issues, communicating with stakeholders and delegating to team members, as needed.

Benefits

• A full-time, salaried position
• Full healthcare coverage (health, dental, vision, FSA)
• Short-term disability insurance
• Early-stage stock options
• Company-sponsored outreach & activity programs
• A tight-knit, very supportive team — we pride ourselves on our culture
• A fun, open office with ping pong, video games and snacks for days
• Exposure to some of the biggest brands on the planet

Apple online at http://jobs.workwithopal.com/