Senior Software Engineer - Ruby

As a Senior Software Engineer - Ruby at Board Intelligence, you’ll be responsible for translating business needs into robust technical designs, driving architectural decisions, and mentoring junior engineers. You'll build scalable and high-performance solutions, ensure code quality, and proactively address bugs. Additionally, you will contribute to project planning, implement testing strategies, and champion best practices within our agile work environment.

To be successful in the Senior Software Engineer - Ruby role at Board Intelligence, you should possess strong commercial development experience with deep proficiency in Ruby and related technologies like Rails and Postgres. A solid understanding of microservice architectures, TDD/RSpec, and software security best practices is essential. Familiarity with emerging technologies such as Clojure, Kafka, and Kubernetes is also a plus, along with strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts effectively.

At Board Intelligence, as a Senior Software Engineer - Ruby, you’ll be part of a rapidly growing, friendly, and diverse team. We celebrate our cultural diversity with over 15 nationalities represented. Our culture is focused on fostering a high-performance environment while ensuring there are plenty of social and learning opportunities, such as company socials, away days, and lunch & learns, making work not only productive but enjoyable.

As a Senior Software Engineer - Ruby at Board Intelligence, you will have numerous opportunities for professional development. We encourage continuous learning through various avenues, including workshops, tech talks, and mentorship programs. With our focus on adopting new technologies and best practices, you'll be empowered to research emerging tools and identify advancement opportunities for both yourself and the team.

Board Intelligence values work-life balance, especially for Senior Software Engineers - Ruby. We recognize the demands of personal commitments, and hence we offer a supportive environment where flexibility is embraced. Our friendly culture is built around the understanding that a happy team is a productive team, ensuring that employees can maintain a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you used Ruby and relevant frameworks like Rails. Provide examples of how you applied Ruby to solve problems and achieve project goals, showcasing your development experience and any challenges you've overcome.

In your response, describe the principles of microservices architecture, including the benefits such as scalability and resilience. Listen for examples of your previous work that demonstrates your experience in designing or implementing microservices, showing off your technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.

Discuss your approach to maintaining code quality, such as implementing code reviews, writing unit tests, and following coding standards. Mention any tools you’ve used for testing and quality assurance to reinforce your adherence to best practices in software engineering.

Use this question to highlight your critical thinking and debugging skills. Provide a specific instance, explain the steps you took to resolve the issue, and emphasize the outcome. This will demonstrate your analytical problem-solving abilities and persistence.

Share your time management strategies and prioritization techniques, such as making use of task management tools or methods. Give an example of how you've successfully handled multiple projects simultaneously and met deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.

When discussing TDD and RSpec, highlight specific projects where you implemented test-driven development. Explain how this approach benefited the project, ensuring code reliability and maintaining high standards throughout the development cycle.

Answer by discussing your methods for professional growth, such as following tech blogs, participating in online communities, and attending conferences. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning to showcase your passion for technology and adaptability.

Provide an overview of your beliefs about software development best practices, including code reviews, documentation, version control, and testing methodologies. Give examples of how you've implemented these practices to improve project outcomes.

Discuss your mentorship philosophy and how you would approach guiding a junior engineer. Mention specific techniques such as pairing coding sessions, providing constructive feedback, and recommending resources tailored to their growth in the engineering field.

Articulate your passion for Board Intelligence’s mission and values, and express how your skills align with the role. Highlight your desire to contribute to groundbreaking board governance products, while also focusing on personal career growth opportunities that come with this position.