Sr. Software Engineer, Ruby on Rails

As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Ruby on Rails at PAR Technology Corporation, your main responsibilities will include designing and implementing new features, collaborating with team members on technical reviews, refining and documenting APIs, and troubleshooting production issues. You'll play a critical role in building scalable backend services that cater to our vast restaurant technology solutions.

To be considered for the Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer position at PAR Technology Corporation, you should possess at least 5 years of software engineering experience, including 3 years working specifically with Ruby on Rails. Additionally, having a solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, experience in building and maintaining backend APIs, and effective communication skills will set you apart in our selection process.

PAR Technology Corporation is committed to the continuous growth of its Senior Software Engineers by providing opportunities to collaborate on high-impact projects, engage in technical reviews with senior leadership, and enhance their skills through cross-functional teamwork. With a focus on personal development, we encourage engineers to take ownership of their projects and contribute to the advancement of our Unified Customer Experience solutions.

In the role of Senior Software Engineer at PAR Technology Corporation, you will work with a variety of tools and technologies including Ruby on Rails, various database technologies, and API documentation tools. Experience with NodeJS, React, and infrastructure tools will be beneficial, and familiarity with CI/CD processes will help streamline your workflow.

The interview process for the Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer position at PAR Technology Corporation consists of three key stages: a video interview with the talent acquisition team, a technical interview with the hiring manager, and a final collaborative interview with the engineering team. We designed this process to evaluate technical skills, cultural fit, and allow candidates to get to know PAR better.

When responding to this question, highlight specific projects where you utilized Ruby on Rails effectively. Discuss the features you developed, challenges you overcame, and the impact your work had on the overall project. Providing concrete examples will showcase your proficiency and thought process.

In your answer, emphasize a systematic approach to debugging that includes gathering relevant logs, reproducing the issue, analyzing root causes, and effectively communicating issues to team members. Sharing a relevant personal example can illustrate your problem-solving skills.

Discuss your approach to API maintenance, including version control, documentation practices, and performance monitoring. Emphasize the importance of collaboration and feedback loops with users to refine and enhance user experience.

Explain your practices for maintaining code quality, such as writing unit tests, conducting code reviews, and adhering to coding standards. Offering examples of how these practices improved project outcomes will provide a clear picture of your expertise.

Detail your familiarity with CI/CD tools and how implementing such pipelines has streamlined your workflow by facilitating smoother testing and deployment processes. Explain any relevant examples where you've faced challenges and how you overcame them.

Provide a narrative focusing on your collaboration experience, the importance of communication, and how working with diverse roles enhanced the project's success. Emphasizing teamwork and flexibility will demonstrate your adaptability.

An effective response can include discussing online courses, following industry leaders, or participating in local meetups. Sharing your proactive approach to staying updated can reflect your passion for continuous learning.

Explain key principles you follow for scalability, such as server resource management, load balancing, and redundancy. Illustrating your solution-oriented mindset with examples will strengthen your response.

Discuss your methods for prioritizing tasks and managing your time effectively. Mention techniques like breaking projects into smaller milestones and seeking collaborative support to meet deadlines without compromising quality.

This is your chance to express what excites you about PAR Technology Corporation, whether it’s the company's vision, commitment to innovation in restaurant technology, or the vibrant culture. Sharing your alignment with their values can resonate well with interviewers.