Senior Backend Developer

About Apptegy

Apptegy partners with school districts to simplify communication, elevate their brand, and empower every role in their organization. We put our clients front and center in everything we do because it's our clients who are most passionate about education. We build our products and features to make everyone in a school community better communicators. Ask any of our clients about us, and they will tell you that Apptegy’s people are thoughtful and high-performing. Our fast response time and quality support mean school leaders, teachers, and staff always have a partner ready to help provide a solution. Joining Apptegy is your opportunity to be on a high-performing team and contribute to our growth and your own.

We value thoughtfulness and high performance in everyone. That’s how we’ve grown quickly and won (and kept) thousands of school districts across the U.S. Our team is fast-growing and you’ll have the tools, the mentors, and the resources you need to be successful. We ask you to be someone who is internally motivated to do your best work and that you care about others. Apptegy’s Senior Backend Developer position is your opportunity to join a high-performing team and contribute to our growth and your own.

Why You’ll Love This Job

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll play a key role in building our platforms using Ruby on Rails. While our current stack includes Ruby and Rails, we're seeking an experienced senior engineer to join our team, regardless of your previous experience with these technologies. We’re looking for someone passionate about building impactful solutions alongside a collaborative and thoughtful team.

What You’ll Do

• Extensive experience as a software engineer, including designing feature and platform architecture, writing clean, efficient code, and creating comprehensive tests for your work
• 10+ years of experience with a focus on backend
• Extensive experience with top-tier database systems (preferably PostgreSQL, though other systems are also valued)
• Proven ability to quickly learn and master modern programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Node.js) and adapt to new technologies beyond your comfort zone
• Collaborate effectively with other software engineers to achieve larger team objectives
• Develop elegant, high-quality code in Ruby on Rails, often for new features or products/platforms
• Collaborate within a SCRUM team alongside backend engineers, front-end engineers (Vue.js), QA/Test, and DevOps engineers 
• Engage in architectural discussions and deep dives into design patterns to determine the best solutions for features
• Provide guidance and collaborate with other engineers on critical architectural decisions
• Create clear, thorough documentation in partnership with Product and Tech Ops teams
• Follow best practices and coding standards, leveraging the strengths of both the framework and language idioms
• Work closely with Product Managers and Engineering leadership, including the CTO and VPs

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred, or 5+ years of experience building successful products and platforms on an engineering team without a technical degree
• Proven understanding of Ruby on Rails
• A strong academic and professional track record of success
• Hands-on experience with decision-making, architecture, and delivering robust backend features
• Proven ability to manage your time efficiently and work effectively with minimal supervision
• Experience independently managing your own workflow and schedule
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas in a professional environment
• Demonstrated experience presenting and discussing technical concepts with stakeholders
• Open-minded and eager to learn from, as well as collaborate with, other engineers

Apptegy will not consider remote candidates from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington for this opening.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We take our responsibility as a company seriously and aim to make this the best job that you’ve had (and one that sets you up for future success). We want your day at work and your time at home to be a joyful experience that’s why we provide:

--Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage

--Retirement 401(k) with employer match

--Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

--Mental Health Reimbursement

--Unlimited paid time off including seasonal (December) company-wide time off

--Paid parental and medical leave

We value thoughtfulness and high performance in all candidates as we progress through the interview stages. If the challenge of building a rapidly growing company excites you as much as it does us, we hope you’ll consider joining us.

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Apptegy is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.