Senior Software Engineer (Ruby and DevOps) (Remote - Europe)

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of saas.group. We are currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Ruby and DevOps) in Europe.

This role offers an opportunity to work on a high-impact affiliate management platform for SaaS companies, focusing on scaling, infrastructure optimization, and delivering robust software solutions. You will contribute to the platform's architecture, develop new features, and enhance system reliability while collaborating with a distributed engineering team. The position provides autonomy to make technical decisions, implement scalable solutions, and mentor peers, all within a remote, flexible, and fast-paced environment. You will tackle challenges related to cloud infrastructure, performance optimization, and containerized deployments, ensuring a seamless experience for users. This is ideal for engineers who enjoy working hands-on across the full stack and driving meaningful business outcomes.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and deploy new features for the affiliate management platform using Ruby on Rails and supporting technologies.
• Lead infrastructure optimization and scalability improvements, including planning and implementing migrations from Heroku to a more customizable cloud environment.
• Configure and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and team members to finalize technical approaches, address operational challenges, and provide solutions.
• Write automated tests, conduct code reviews, and maintain overall code quality and system performance.
• Support customer operations by building tools to automate platform tasks and reduce manual work.
• Mentor peers and contribute to team knowledge sharing, best practices, and continuous improvement.

Technical Skills

• 3+ years of professional experience with Ruby on Rails, including running Rails at scale and addressing performance challenges.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, cloud infrastructure automation, and CI/CD pipeline management.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Redis, Sidekiq, and testing frameworks such as RSpec and Capybara.
• Basic frontend skills with JavaScript and CSS for occasional development tasks.
• Experience with app deployment, monitoring, and production system maintenance.

Professional & Human Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English for distributed team collaboration.
• Empathy and ability to work effectively in a close-knit, collaborative team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, autonomy, and initiative, aligned with team goals and values.

Ability to make informed architectural and technology decisions that drive product growth and stability

• Fully remote position with ultimate flexibility to work from anywhere in Europe.
• Competitive salary and performance-driven compensation within the range discussed during hiring.
• Paid time off and holidays based on local regulations.
• Professional development opportunities including courses, certifications, and conferences.
• Minimal bureaucracy with high autonomy and trust in your work.
• Inclusive, supportive, and small team environment focused on collaboration and growth.
• Access to a global network of SaaS professionals and shared knowledge community.

Additional Information

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias - focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!