Senior Software Engineer
Remote
Full Time
#Engineering
#Edtech
#Software
#Ruby on Rails
#Relational Databases
#MySQL
#PostgreSQL
#AWS
#RESTful API
#Agile
#CI CD
#AI Tools
We are South Geeks, and for over eight years, we have connected elite tech talent from Latin America with innovative companies around the globe. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a fast-growing edtech client that is revolutionizing how schools and families communicate to support student success.
Responsibilities
- Partner with product owners to design, build, and launch new features for educators.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to enhance system security, scalability, and maintainability.
- Work across the entire stack, including the web interface, service layer, databases, and message queues.
- Manage production systems at scale by reviewing code, debugging technical issues, and optimizing overall performance.
- Lead key projects that improve the platform experience for schools and families.
- Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture.
Must-haves
- At least 4 years of professional experience in software development.
- Strong hands-on proficiency with Ruby on Rails.
- Proven experience working with relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL.
- Experience operating and deploying systems at scale using AWS services such as RDS and SQS.
- Solid background in developing RESTful APIs.
- A degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
- A willingness to use AI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot or Cursor to boost development speed.
- Fluency in English.
- Residency in Latin America.
Benefits
- Long-term project stability.
- Fully remote work environment.
- Compensation paid in USD.
- Generous paid time off.
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