(Senior) Product Engineer - Ruby/Rails
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Job description
Our engineering team builds scalable, user-centric software for digital entrepreneurs in the DACH region and beyond. We ship fast, iterate constantly, and care deeply about the people using what we build., * Own features end-to-end: from understanding the problem to shipping the solution and making sure it actually works for users.
- Design, build, and maintain high-quality Ruby code using best practices.
- Build back-end components for web applications and integrate AI-powered capabilities where they create real value.
- Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other engineers to figure out what to build and why.
- Work on technical feasibility assessments, architecture decisions, and process improvements.
- Test for performance, responsiveness, and security.
- Stay curious about new technologies and push for their adoption when it makes sense.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Writing skills?, Enthusiastic drivers. You fully own your projects and get them done. You know when to ask for help. "Are we there yet?" is the wrong question.
Optimistic problem solvers. Things get hard sometimes: scaling, complex product work, a flood of edge cases, features that touch multiple teams. You won't get disheartened. You'll collaborate, iterate, and ship your way through it.
Grown ups. We're an international bunch, and one thing unites us: everyone is kind, considerate, and professional. This isn't about age or experience. It's about being low-ego, flexible, and respectful.
Genuine builders. People who love building software and would still be doing it without a paycheck. If that sounds like you, we should talk., * 4+ years of commercial experience with Ruby on Rails.
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and scalable application design.
- Deep experience with Git.
- An eye for clean code and a habit of writing it.
- Strong problem-solving skills and comfort with ambiguity.
- Understanding of agile software development.
- Fluent in English.
Nice to have
- Experience with test-driven development.
- Familiarity with CI/CD (CircleCI, GitHub Actions).
- Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases.
- Experience building high-load systems.
- Background in FinTech or e-commerce.
- Familiarity with prompt engineering, AI workflow tools, LLMs, vector databases, or building AI agents.
Benefits & conditions
- Paid Time Off - 30 vacation days.
- A competitive salary.
- A personal training & development budget of € 1,500 per year.
- Responsibility and trust from day 1.
- Individual coaching and further training to support you in your development.
- A free BVG ticket.
- Employee discounts at numerous companies (e.g. at the gym or in online stores).
- Pension program with company match up to 30% of employee contributions.
- A Culture of equity and Inclusion where you are appreciated for the person you are.