Staff Software Engineer – Sawyer (Recreation BU)

DaySmart supercharges experienced-based businesses with innovative, industry-specific software services that power customer and revenue growth. With thousands of partners worldwide and dozens of industry awards, we provide best-in-class solutions to accelerate their business.

Sawyer, part of the Recreation Business Unit under DaySmart Software, is on a mission to simplify and elevate how activity providers manage their businesses. From scheduling to payments and parent communication, Sawyer is trusted by thousands of educators and enrichment providers across the U.S. We’re looking for a passionate and highly capable Staff Software Engineer to help shape the future of our platform.

Postion

We are seeking a talented and experienced Staff Software Engineer with a strong background in Ruby on Rails and building scalable, robust platforms. As a Staff Engineer on our team, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining our core platform and key features. You will leverage your expertise to solve complex technical challenges, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the overall technical direction of our product. If you are passionate about building high-quality software and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable backend systems using Ruby on Rails.
• Contribute to the architecture and evolution of our core platform.
• Write clean, well-tested, and efficient code.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and deliver new features.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the platform.
• Contribute to improving our development processes and tools.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Participate in on-call rotations as needed.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails and its ecosystem.
• Significant experience in building and maintaining scalable platforms and backend systems.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and software architecture, with a focus on security and performance considerations.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., Redis, MongoDB), with an understanding of performance optimization techniques and security best practices.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., RSpec, Minitest).
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS), with knowledge of their security features and performance optimization tools.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.

Preferred

• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with background job processing (e.g., Sidekiq).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., New Relic, Datadog, ELK stack).
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React).
• The salary for this role is $140,000 - $170,000 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, and more!
• 401k plan with company match on your contributions.
• Open PTO and a generous paid holiday schedule.
• Supportive work environment with the flexibility to work where/how you want – in-office, remote, or hybrid.
• Opportunities to ensure you are always learning and growing.

How You Will Work

• Ann Arbor, MI
• Scottsdale, AZ
• Wayne, PA

Many DaySmart employees primarily work from home, and our teams are structured to operate efficiently in a distributed environment. While we don’t always share a physical office, we work together closely through remote collaboration practices.

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