# Lead software engineer

**URL:** <https://forum.ruby.org.au/t/lead-software-engineer/488>\
**Category:** Jobs\
**Created:** [March 13, 2018, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.ruby.org.au/t/lead-software-engineer/488 "2018-03-13T01:59:13Z")\
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**Author:** ![trev](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.ruby.org.au/trev/32/314_2.png) [@trev](https://forum.ruby.org.au/u/trev)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2018, 1:59am UTC](https://forum.ruby.org.au/t/lead-software-engineer/488/1 "2018-03-13T01:59:13Z")

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We’re looking for an experienced software engineer to join our team and help us plan and develop for the future.

**What are you getting into?**

- We are a 4 year old bootstrapped company.
- Large pipeline of new integrating clients.
- A single app.
- Stack snapshot: Rails, RSpec, PostgreSQL, Redis, Memcache, Puma, Yarn, Webpack, Heroku.
- TDD with 100% coverage (based on Simplecov)
- We ❤️ code reviews.
- Small team based around Byron Bay, NSW but mostly work remotely.
- Laid back team with a focus on working intelligently not crazy hours.
- Next large project involves V2 of the API.

**What’s in it for you?**

- Generous package from $140K to $200K depending on experience and preferred employment type (contractor/full time employment).
- Equity options (we want you to be part of the family).
- Flexible work hours.
- Work remotely, at our Byron Bay office or at a shared office space.
- Be actively involved in the future direction or the company.
- Extend your time in Byron Bay on us when we fly you for important team events.

**What skills are we looking for?**

- Technical planning with proven experience designing APIs.
- Team management.
- High level of proficiency in Ruby and JavaScript.
- Comfortable with CSS, HTML and associated front end technologies.
- Familiar with server and automated deployment processes.
- Highly attentive to detail (nothing is too small to notice or correct).
- Proactive.

**What will you be doing?**

We want you to bring your expertise to the table, we want your opinion!

- Help plan for the future.
- Design, develop and iterate through new features.
- Provide insight and advice to other key stakeholders.
- Review and mentor other team members. Be a team player!
- Ensure production-ready high code quality.
- Continually consider the product from both a holistic and specific view-point.
- Security reviews.

**Sounds like you?**

Great! Send me an email with your best foot forward: trev@splitpayments.com.au.

[https://www.splitpayments.com.au/careers/](https://www.splitpayments.com.au/careers/)