Lead Full-Stack Developer

**About us**:
**About the role**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Architect and manage both front-end and back-end systems, ensuring seamless integration between the two.
- Design high-performance, SEO-optimized user interfaces while maintaining scalability on the server side.
- Take ownership of code quality and ensure adherence to best practices such as DRY, SOLID, and YAGNI principles.
- Collaborate with product managers to convert business requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
- Mentor and guide a team of full-stack developers, providing code reviews and architectural guidance.
- Manage and optimize RESTful APIs and database schemas for performance and scalability.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and manage deployments on platforms such as Vercel and AWS.
- Proactively identify and address areas for improvement in the codebase, infrastructure, and team processes.
- Oversee and participate in the design and review of software architecture, ensuring flexibility for future growth.
- Facilitate technical decision-making and ensure alignment with the company's technical strategy.

**Qualifications**:

- 6+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on full-stack development.
- Strong knowledge of server-side rendering, static site generation, and API integration.
- Experience with RESTful API design, database management, and server-side logic implementation.
- Proven leadership experience in mentoring developers and driving high-performance teams.
- Deep understanding of front-end performance optimization, including SEO best practices.
- Familiarity with deployment platforms like Vercel, AWS, and containerization technologies like Docker.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead architecture discussions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in remote or distributed teams.
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management tools for tracking and delivering high-quality software.
- Experience with DevOps practices and managing CI/CD pipelines.

**Nice to have**:

- Familiarity with modern design systems and libraries such as Next UI or Ant Design.
- Experience with mobile-first development and frameworks like React Native.
- Understanding of React Query or similar data-fetching libraries.

**Location**:
**Benefits**:
Discover the perks of being part of our vibrant team We offer:

- ** Remote Work Environment**: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere, anytime, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
- **Unlimited PTO**: Enjoy unlimited paid time off to recharge and prioritize your well-being, without counting days.
- **Paid National Holidays**: Celebrate and relax on national holidays with paid time off to unwind and recharge.
- **Company-provided MacBook**: Experience seamless productivity with top-notch Apple MacBooks provided to all employees who need them.

Be part of our fast-growing team and seize this excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth

**Interview Process**:

- Recruiter Screening (40 minutes)
- Technical Interview (90 minutes)
- Final Interview (45 minutes)

**Life at Ruby Labs**:
At Ruby Labs, we are more than a team; we're a community united in pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. Our combined passion fuels our ambition for excellence, driving impact that resonates around the globe.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that a diversity of thought and backgrounds builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, color, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service status, or disability status. Join us and be part of a company that is crafting the future of technology across multiple industries.

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