Job Details

Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team! This position is located in Burbank, California.

Duties:

• Lead and contribute to software development initiatives from architectural design through implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization
• Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-quality Ruby on Rails applications and supporting services
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues across the full application stack
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and QA engineers to translate requirements into robust technical solutions
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code aligned with industry best practices
• Conduct thorough code reviews, set engineering standards, and mentor junior and mid-level engineers
• Integrate and maintain third-party APIs and external services as required
• Champion software engineering best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, performance optimization, and DevOps workflows
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making to ensure long-term maintainability and scalability

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with senior-level, hands-on development in Ruby on Rails
• 5+ years of experience developing modern front-end applications using React or comparable JavaScript frameworks
• Deep understanding of Ruby fundamentals, Rails conventions, and modern Rails architecture patterns
• Extensive experience working across the SDLC using tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitHub, GitLab, or similar
• Experience with web performance and scalability technologies such as Redis, AWS CloudFront, ElastiCache, Batcache, or similar caching/CDN solutions
• Strong knowledge of software design patterns, object-oriented principles, and best practices for maintainable systems
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and modern deployment approaches, including Docker and containerized environments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions across teams
• Experience implementing DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation
• Prior experience building systems with high availability, security, and compliance requirements
• Proven track record of delivering scalable, highly available N-tier architectures
• Solid understanding of Agile and traditional SDLC methodologies such as: Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall and XP
• Experience working in large, complex technology organizations
• Strong organizational, prioritization, facilitation, and decision-making skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High degree of ownership, initiative, and comfort operating with limited supervision
• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies, tools, and processes as needed

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

The approximate pay range for this position is between $60.00 and $80.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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