Senior Software Engineer, Ruby Modularity

As a Senior Software Engineer at Gusto, you will be primarily focused on enhancing our backend applications by implementing modularization techniques, refactoring code to reduce technical debt, and collaborating with various teams to deliver excellent end-to-end product experiences.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer role at Gusto, you should have over 10 years of software development experience, including 5+ years working with Ruby and Rails. Experience in modularization techniques and leading large technical projects is also key.

The team culture at Gusto is collaborative and inclusive, aiming to uplift every engineer. As part of the Ruby Modularity team, you will work closely with others to improve developer productivity and embrace a high-performance work ethic.

Yes! Senior Software Engineers at Gusto can work remotely, especially if they are based in locations outside of our main offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York. However, a secure and reliable internet connection is necessary.

At Gusto, Senior Software Engineers have ample opportunities for growth, including leading technical projects and collaborating with diverse product teams. You can also help shape the future of our product strategies and influence key roadmaps.

Gusto is committed to hiring great people from a wide variety of backgrounds to enhance our workplace diversity. We actively promote an inclusive hiring process, treating all candidates equitably regardless of their background.

You will work on key projects involving modularization of our backend applications, improving architectural quality, and enhancing developer productivity. Your contributions will directly impact the way we serve small businesses nationwide.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you applied Ruby and Rails in a modular capacity. Describe the challenges faced and the outcomes achieved, emphasizing any measurable improvements.

Emphasize your systematic approach to refactoring, such as identifying problematic areas of code, writing tests before making changes, and how you prioritize parts of the codebase that impact performance or maintainability.

Share details about the project, your leadership role, and how you coordinated with various stakeholders. Demonstrate your ability to manage timelines, deliverables, and how you navigated any challenges.

Discuss techniques such as libraries, packages, and gradual modularization. Provide examples of how you used these strategies to enhance scalability and maintainability in previous roles.

Mention resources like blogs, online courses, or community contributions. Highlight any specific events, meetups, or conferences where you may have networked or learned directly from industry experts.

Describe your communication strategies, whether it’s through regular meetings, sharing documentation, or using collaborative tools. State how you foster a culture of open feedback and knowledge sharing.

Speak about your commitment to quality practices such as code reviews, automated testing, documentation, and ensuring that all deliverables meet the company’s standards before release.

Provide an example of a specific problem, the steps you took to diagnose and resolve it, and the impact your solution had on the project or team’s performance.

Discuss methods such as user feedback, performance metrics, A/B testing, and the importance of iteration based on data received post-launch.

Reflect on the importance of problem-solving skills, adaptability, and collaboration as key components of being a successful Senior Software Engineer, linking these traits to your personal experiences.