Lead Developer
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Job Description
Lead Developer at Ruby Labs handling system architecture and team management in a dynamic remote environment. Focused on Next.js and NodeJS for full-stack development.
Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership: Design system architecture, define the technology stack, and make key technical decisions for our projects.
- Team Management: Mentor, coach, and motivate a team of developers through regular 1-on-1s, constructive code reviews, and career growth planning.
- FullStack Development: Take an active, hands-on role in developing complex features and modules using Next.js for the frontend and NodeJS for the backend.
- Process Management: Implement and optimize Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban), including sprint planning, task estimation, and delivery oversight.
- Quality Assurance: Enforce best practices in coding, testing, caching, and performance monitoring to ensure a robust and scalable application.
- Security: Design and implement comprehensive security measures at the application, infrastructure, and data levels.
- Analytics & Optimization: Collaborate closely with the product team to integrate analytics systems and conduct A/B tests to enhance the user experience.
- Innovation: Research and integrate emerging technologies, particularly AI-driven solutions, to improve the product and streamline development workflows.
Requirements:
- Next.js: A minimum of 2 years of active, commercial experience with Next.js (v14.x/v15.x). Must have worked on at least two recent projects where Next.js was the primary frontend framework.
- NodeJS: Deep knowledge and at least 3 years of hands-on experience with a modern framework such as NestJS, Fastify, or Hono, with clear understanding of their architectural trade-offs.
- Databases: Strong proficiency with PostgreSQL and/or Supabase, including query optimization and schema design.
- ORM: In-depth, practical knowledge of Prisma or Drizzle ORM, with experience in building complex queries and managing migrations.
- Caching: Profound understanding of caching strategies (in-memory, distributed cache, CDN) and ability to apply them effectively to optimize performance (e.g., Redis).
- Docker: Full proficiency with Docker for creating, managing, and deploying containerized applications; experience with docker-compose is essential.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): Practical skills integrating AI services (e.g., OpenAI API, LangChain) on both client and server; solid understanding of fundamental AI workflows.
- Workers & Queues: Understanding and practical application of background workers and message queues (e.g., BullMQ, RabbitMQ) for asynchronous tasks.
- Security: Proven experience building secure systems, including protecting against common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10), configuring CSP, CORS, securing APIs, and hardening hosting environments.
- Analytics & A/B Testing: Experience with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, PostHog, Mixpanel) and platforms for A/B testing.
- Leadership Experience: A minimum of 2 years in a Team Lead, Tech Lead, or similar leadership role with direct responsibility for a development team.
- Mentorship: Genuine passion for teaching, sharing knowledge, and helping team members grow professionally.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills; able to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Product Mindset: Ability to understand business objectives and translate them into technical solutions that deliver real user value.
- Accountability: Proactive, results-oriented approach with ownership of team and product success.
Benefits:
- Remote Work Environment: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere, anytime, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
- Unlimited PTO: Enjoy unlimited paid time off to recharge and prioritize your well-being, without counting days.
- Paid National Holidays: Celebrate and relax on national holidays with paid time off to unwind and recharge.
- Company-provided MacBook: Experience seamless productivity with top-notch Apple MacBooks provided to all employees who need them.
- Flexible Independent Contractor Agreement: Unlock the benefits of flexibility, autonomy, and entrepreneurial opportunities. Benefit from tax advantages, networking opportunities, reduced employment obligations, and the freedom to work from anywhere.
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