Software Engineer (Ruby)

Location: While this position is posted in a specific location, all of Oyster’s positions are fully remote, and you can work from home. Forever. To create the best experience for our new hire, this role requires you to be based within +0 / +4 UTC.

As an engineer on our team, you will deliver core technology for our products. You will design software solutions, write code, craft tests, and troubleshoot issues. You will apply high standards of code quality and development best practices, such as TDD, continuous integration, and secure code thinking.

You will play an important role in our delivery process. You will need to understand the product goals and provide technical input to specifications. You will participate in discussions on domain model design and coordinate with our Product team. You will also collaborate with lead developers on architecture and implementation planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web applications and backend services using Ruby on Rails.
• Translate product requirements into technical solutions that balance business needs, scalability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and other Engineering teams to plan, build, and ship features end-to-end.
• Champion engineering best practices, including test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration, secure coding, and code documentation.
• Participate in and lead technical discussions, architecture reviews, and domain modeling.
• Mentor and support teammates, including conducting code reviews and providing thoughtful feedback to promote growth and code excellence.
• Monitor and improve application performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, bugs, and other inefficiencies.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, advocating for tools and processes that support remote collaboration and team effectiveness.

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with a strong focus on Ruby and Ruby on Rails.
• Proven experience building and scaling production-ready web applications in a collaborative, agile environment.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, RESTful APIs, background job processing, and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL).
• Solid foundation in testing practices, including unit, integration, and system testing.
• Experience with version control (Git) and collaboration tools (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).
• Collaborates closely with Product Managers, Designers, and QA to translate user needs and product goals into thoughtful, scalable technical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize work effectively, and adapt to fast-changing product and business needs.
• Comfortable working remotely within a distributed team — sets clear boundaries, communicates proactively, and works effectively in asynchronous environments.
• Enthusiastic about clean code, automation, and continuous delivery pipelines.
• [BONUS] Front-end development experience with React and/or TypeScript.
• [BONUS] Exposure to DevOps workflows, infrastructure-as-code, or cloud platforms like AWS.
• [BONUS] Experience working in high-growth startups or mission-driven environments.

You'll also need

• A reliable home internet connection (or be able to get one).
• Fluent English language skills.