SENIOR ROR DEVELOPER

at  SVITLA SYSTEMS

Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer for a full-time position (40 hours per week) in Costa Rica. Our client is the global leader in cloud-based legal case management and client onboarding software for solo to midsize firms. The company offers law firms cloud-based software for various law practice management tasks, including client intake, contact management, calendaring, document management, timekeeping, billing, payments, and trust accounting. The solution enables lawyers to be more client-centered, has earned the most 5-star reviews, has been approved by over 90 bar associations and law societies worldwide, and has a global customer base of 150,000 legal professionals. They were the first to bring cloud-based legal practice management software to market and have led the industry since 2008 with the first client-centered suite of cloud-based law firm solutions. It is headquartered in British Columbia, Canada. The most important part of this job is that you approach new challenges with curiosity and a drive to apply what you learn to fixing root causes, not just symptoms. Profound curiosity, a desire to learn, and a drive to help others by shipping code will help you succeed in this job. They have cross-trained developers from Java, Python, C++, and JavaScript backgrounds and are happy to help you learn Ruby when you get here.

Requirements:

• Experience in software development, specifically building applications at scale and Ruby on Rails.
• Expertise in mastering new technologies quickly and working effectively in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment that includes distributed teams and customers.
• Demonstrated success in mentorship in software development, mainly using an Agile process and with large-scale SaaS products.
• A diverse base of knowledge that allows you to help your team solve complex technical problems.
• A portfolio of successful projects (as well as a collection of lessons learned from failed projects).
• Excellent communication skills and building trusted relationships with team fellows and customers.

Responsibilities:

• Work with a team of developers to solve complex problems and provide elegant solutions to customers.
• Work in an agile environment with a team of full-stack developers across various projects.
• Use various technologies, learn new things, and challenge yourself.
• Participate in diverse projects and collaborate with multiple engineering teams across three countries.
• Review and provide feedback on a peer’s code within your team and the company.
• Write and ship code in a test-driven environment (TDD).
• Collaborate with teams across the company to diagnose, understand, and solve problems and to build solutions that may span many areas.
• Teach and learn from those around you, provide constructive feedback to those around you, and take on feedback to help you grow.

We Offer:

• US and EU projects based on advanced technologies.
• Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.
• Annual performance appraisals.
• Remote-friendly culture and no micromanagement.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance.
• Christmas Bonus in the amount of 15 days’ salary.
• Bonuses for recommendations of new employees.
• Bonuses for article writing, public talks, other activities.
• 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, sick leaves.
• Platzi unlimited training account.
• Free webinars, meetups and conferences organized by Svitla.
• Fun corporate celebrations and activities.
• Awesome team, friendly and supportive community!

About Svitla:
Svitla Systems is a global trusted IT solutions company headquartered in California, with business and development offices throughout the US, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Svitla is an outspoken advocate of workplace flexibility, best known for its well-established remote culture, individual approach to our teammate’s professional and personal growth, and family-like environment.
Since 2003, Svitla has served a wide range of clients, from innovative start-ups in California to mega-large corporations such as Ingenico, Amplience, InvoiceASAP and Global Citizen. At Svitla, developers work with clients’ teams directly, building lasting and successful partnerships, as a result of seamless integration with on-site processes.
Svitla Systems’ global mission is to build a business that contributes to the well-being of our partners, personnel and their families, improves our communities, and makes a lasting difference in the world. Join us!

• Work with a team of developers to solve complex problems and provide elegant solutions to customers.
• Work in an agile environment with a team of full-stack developers across various projects.
• Use various technologies, learn new things, and challenge yourself.
• Participate in diverse projects and collaborate with multiple engineering teams across three countries.
• Review and provide feedback on a peer’s code within your team and the company.
• Write and ship code in a test-driven environment (TDD).
• Collaborate with teams across the company to diagnose, understand, and solve problems and to build solutions that may span many areas.
• Teach and learn from those around you, provide constructive feedback to those around you, and take on feedback to help you grow