Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Opendate is a company dedicated to empowering independent music venues and promoters. They are seeking an inventive and experienced Senior Full Stack Ruby on Rails Software Engineer to lead the creation of innovative features that enhance the operational capabilities of venues.
Responsibilities
- Lead Feature Development: Architect and implement innovative features that empower venues—from dynamic ticketing systems to real-time operational insights
- Enhance Internal Tools: Elevate our internal platforms to better support engineering, sales, and customer service teams
- Project Ownership: Champion projects from concept through to deployment, ensuring each solution meets our high standards of quality and scalability
- Innovate Solutions: Leverage your industry expertise to solve complex, real-world challenges with creative and effective strategies
- Automate Processes: Build tools that streamline routine tasks and boost overall operational efficiency
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work seamlessly with peers, managers, and cross-functional teams to drive innovation and achieve impactful results
Skills
- Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience, adept at rapid prototyping and iterating on new technologies in a startup-like environment
- Demonstrated expertise with modern frameworks such as Bootstrap or React, paired with proficiency in a monolithic Ruby on Rails application for backend development
- You've used AI coding tools (Codex, Cursor, Copilot, Claude, etc.) to actually build things. You understand how to work with AI to move faster—and you're excited to keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible
- Proven ability to design and implement secure, scalable API architectures—whether REST, GraphQL, or RPC—using microservices, serverless, event-driven, modular, and CQRS patterns
- Strong grasp of event-driven design, enabling scalable systems through message queues, event streaming, and real-time data pipelines
- Proficiency in relational databases (PostgreSQL) with familiarity in systems that support machine learning and advanced analytics
- Experience deploying, monitoring, and scaling applications on cloud platforms with hands-on expertise in Kubernetes and Docker
- Solid background in automated testing—including unit, integration, and end-to-end frameworks (e.g., Jest)—to ensure high software quality
- Experience in agile development cycles that emphasize rapid iteration, continuous deployment, and iterative learning
- Proficient with Git and CI/CD workflows to ensure a seamless development process
Benefits
- 100% remote with the option to collaborate in our Indianapolis or Chicago offices at your discretion.
- Occasional domestic travel for customer events and quarterly in-person team events.
- Leadership Opportunities: Take charge of complex projects from inception to production, directly influencing our customers’ experiences.
- Strategic Impact: Shape initiatives that drive operational excellence for independent venues, with the autonomy to deploy code in production.
- Professional Development: Enjoy continuous learning opportunities—from workshops to conferences—to keep you at the forefront of the industry.
- Autonomy & Collaboration: Benefit from a work environment that champions independent decision-making while fostering robust team collaboration.
- Comprehensive Support: Receive all the equipment and resources you need to create a productive, personalized remote workspace.
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