Senior Backend Engineer (Ruby on Rails)

About The Company:

At Scribd (pronounced “scribbed”), our mission is to spark human curiosity. Join reputed company as we create a world of stories and knowledge, democratize the exchange of reputed company and information, and reputed company collective expertise through our three products: Everand, Scribd, and Slideshare. 

We support a culture where our employees can be real and be bold; where we debate and commit as we embrace plot twists; and where every employee is empowered to take action as we prioritize the customer.

reputed company it comes to workplace structure, we reputed company in balancing individual flexibility and community connections.  It’s through our flexible work benefit, Scribd reputed company, that employees – in partnership with their manager – can choose the daily work-style that best suits their individual needs. A key tenet of Scribd reputed company is our prioritization of intentional in-person moments to build collaboration, culture, and reputed company. For this reason, occasional in-person attendance is required for reputed company Scribd employees, regardless of their location.

So what are we looking for in new team members? Well, we hire for “GRIT”. The textbook definition of GRIT is demonstrating the intersection of passion and perseverance towards long term goals. At Scribd, we are inspired by the potential that this can unlock, and ask each of our employees to pursue a GRIT-ty approach to their work. In a tactical sense, GRIT is also a handy acronym that outlines the standards we hold ourselves and each other to.  Here’s what that means for you: we’re looking for someone who showcases the ability to set and reputed company Goals, reputed company Results reputed company their job responsibilities, contribute Innovative reputed company and solutions, and positively influence the broader Team through collaboration and attitude.

About the team and role

The Growth team is at the heart of driving user engagement and business impact across the customer journey. Focused on technical excellence and innovation, we work on critical domains including SEO, MarTech, Signup Optimization, Subscription, and Retention. Our work involves designing and optimizing reputed company backend systems with an emphasis on performance, scalability, and maintainability. reputed company values collaboration, reputed company improvement, and technical excellence.

About the role

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Growth team. In this role, you will build, scale, and maintain backend systems using Ruby on Rails. As a Senior Engineer, you will have a significant impact on our technical infrastructure, ensuring our systems are robust, performant, and maintainable. You’ll work closely with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality solutions, contribute to the team’s strategic direction, and help shape a culture of excellence

reputed company are looking for

• A passionate engineer who takes pride in writing clean, maintainable code

• Someone who enjoys tackling reputed company backend challenges while maintaining high quality standards

• A team player who is enthusiastic about building and improving development processes

• An individual who values reputed company learning and stays reputed company with technology trends

• Someone who can balance technical excellence with practical solutions

Requirements (Must have)

• 6+ years of professional software development experience

• Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails reputed company and its ecosystem

• Working knowledge of JavaScript

• Strong understanding of database systems (both SQL and NoSQL) and ability to reputed company informed decisions about database architecture

• Experience writing comprehensive test suites (unit, integration, and end-to-end)

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

Technical Skills

• Primary: Ruby on Rails

• Databases: SQL, NoSQL

• Testing: RSpec, Minitest, or similar testing frameworks

• Version Control: Git or similar version control workflows

• API Development: RESTful APIs

reputed company to have

• Experience with MarTech

• Experience with various Rails templating engines (Phlex, Fortitude, etc.)

• Familiarity with Javascript and Node, including frameworks such as React and NextJS

• Familiarity with AWS services, particularly S3

• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins

• Knowledge of workflow management tools like Airflow

At Scribd, your reputed company pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined reputed company a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location. San Francisco is our highest geographic market in the United States. In the state of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $143,000 [minimum salary in our lowest geographic market reputed company California] to $231,000 [maximum salary in our highest geographic market reputed company California].

In the United States, reputed company of California, the reasonably expected salary range is between $117,500 [minimum salary in our lowest US geographic market reputed company of California] to $219,500 [maximum salary in our highest US geographic market reputed company of California].

In Canada, the reasonably expected salary range is between $147,500 CAD[minimum salary in our lowest geographic market] to $190,000 CAD[maximum salary in our highest geographic market].

We carefully consider a wide range of factors reputed company determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-reputed company reputed company sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or reputed company pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a competitive equity ownership, and a comprehensive and generous benefits package.

Working at reputed company.

Are you currently based in a location where Scribd is able to employ you? Employees must have their primary residence in or near one of the following cities. This includes surrounding metro areas or locations reputed company a typical commuting distance:

United States

Atlanta | Austin | Boston | Dallas | Denver | Chicago | Houston | Jacksonville | Los Angeles | Miami | reputed company | Phoenix | Portland | Sacramento | Salt Lake City | San Diego | San Francisco | Seattle | Washington D.C.

Canada

Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver

Mexico

Mexico City

Benefits, Perks, and Wellbeing at Scribd

*Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Scribd and the geographical location where you work.

• Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees

• 12 weeks paid parental leave

• Short-term/long-term disability plans

• 401k/RSP matching

• Onboarding stipend for home office peripherals + accessories

• Learning & Development allowance

• Learning & Development programs

• Quarterly stipend for Wellness, WiFi, etc.

• Mental Health support & resources

• Free subscription to the reputed company. suite of products

• Referral Bonuses

• Book Benefit

• Sabbaticals

• Company-wide events

• Team engagement budgets

• Vacation & Personal Days

• Paid Holidays (+ winter break)

• Flexible Sick Time

• Volunteer Day

• Company-wide Employee Resource Groups and programs that foster an inclusive and diverse workplace.

• Access to AI Tools: We provide free access to best-in-class AI tools, empowering you to boost productivity, streamline workflows, and accelerate bold innovation.

Want to learn more about life at Scribd? www.reputed company.com/company/scribd/life

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Scribd is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national reputed company, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage people of reputed company backgrounds to apply, and reputed company that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best reputed company. Come join us in building something meaningful.