NextLink Labs
Technology
SoftwareArchitect
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“Software Architect at NextLink Labs. Skills: Ruby on Rails, Software Architecture, Client Communication. architect and build web applications. contributing strategically to elevate practice”
What You'll Achieve.
help companies build, scale, and secure their software applications; help companies build, scale, and secure their organizations; companies, teams, and products to succeed; clients win in their respective industries; elevate our consulting practice; raise the bar across the team; do your best work; build something big and exciting
Industry & Context.
problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities; making well-informed and timely decisions; alleviate technical debt
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience building production web applications with Ruby on Rails, understanding of ActiveRecord, understanding of Rails conventions, understanding of background job processing (Sidekiq/Resque), understanding of database optimization, Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs, Experience integrating with third-party services, Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred), 3+ years of experience with at least one additional major framework or language (e. g. , Django/Python, Node. jsy, Java), Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, or similar), Ability to work independently, Ability to take ownership across a variety of software engagements, Ability to scope individual features and full software projects based on client requests, Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, ability to build buy-in, ability to facilitate compromise, ability to guide client expectations, unit-testing and debugging abilities (RSpec, Minitest, or equivalent), Proficient understanding of version control systems (Git), Understanding of accessibility and security compliance, Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application, problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities, capable of making well-informed and timely decisions
Nice to Have
Experience with GO, Experience with Kafka, Experience with DevOps tooling (AWS, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes), Experience modernizing or migrating legacy Rails monoliths, Previous consulting or client-facing engineering experience
What You'll Do.
architect and build web applications
contributing strategically to elevate practice
design and implement robust systems
build end-to-end solutions
make architecture decisions
alleviate technical debt
engage in technical conversations
establish internal best practices
and maintain scalable web applications
Move fluently between frameworks/languages
Architect and implement service-oriented solutions
Architect and implement microservices-based solutions
Communicate directly with clients
Review legacy software applications
identify and remediate technical debt
Work in an agile team environment
Engage in code reviews
Contribute to internal documentation
Contribute to code templates
Engage in thought leadership
Assist Sales and Marketing
joining scoping calls
providing technical input
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work in an agile team environment; weekly stand ups; Engage in code reviews of your teammates' work; build buy-in; facilitate compromise
Communication Scope
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; build buy-in; facilitate compromise; guide client expectations
Process & Methodology
Scope individual features, Scope full software projects
Full Job Description
ABOUT NEXTLINK LABS NextLink Labs is a fast growing technology firm focused on helping companies build, scale, and secure their software applications and organizations. We believe that in order for companies, teams, and products to succeed, technology must be utilized effectively and securely. We pride ourselves in helping our clients win in their respective industries. As a remote-first company with team members spread out all across the country, NextLink Labs continuously works to ensure our work environment is comfortable and collaborative. We also aim to maintain an inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive professionally and live full lives outside of work. POSITION SUMMARY NextLink Labs is seeking a versatile Software Architect to join our Custom Software Development consulting team. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Ruby on Rails alongside a broad generalist's toolkit, and is comfortable moving across languages, frameworks, and problem domains as our client portfolio demands. This person will architect and build web applications for our clients while also contributing strategically to elevate our consulting practice. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES As a Software Architect with strong Ruby on Rails experience and a generalist's instincts, you will design and implement robust systems across a variety of client tech stacks, build end-to-end solutions, make architecture decisions to alleviate technical debt in legacy applications, and engage in technical conversations with clients to understand their pain points and shape the right solution. You'll mentor engineers and help establish internal best practices that raise the bar across the team. If you're a self-motivated engineer who enjoys ownership and variety, we'd love to talk. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and APIs using Ruby on Rails - Move fluently between Rails and other frameworks/languages depending on the client engagement - Architect and implement se
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