Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Discovery / Search)
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- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Health Tech, E-commerceIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess experience with Ruby or Ruby on Rails, a strong understanding of design patterns and clean code, and a desire to learn and be open to feedback. Experience scaling or working on high-scale web applications is beneficial, as is past experience in e-commerce or health-tech sectors. Familiarity with GraphQL and technologies like ElasticSearch is a plus.
Responsibilities
The Senior Ruby Developer will lead solution design for key initiatives related to product discovery and catalog search, partnering with Frontend Engineers to architect scalable backend systems, and working closely with Search Algorithm teams to deliver a robust search infrastructure. They will also drive continuous technical improvements, provide thoughtful code reviews, and mentor team members to elevate technical excellence, ensuring performance, scalability, and long-term maintainability of the Fullscript platform.
Skills
Ruby
Ruby on Rails
Testing
Design Patterns
Clean Code
Mentoring
Coaching
Backend Architecture
GraphQL
Search Infrastructure
Performance Optimization
Scalability
Fullscript
Platform for managing supplement plans
About Fullscript
Fullscript provides a platform for healthcare practitioners to create and manage supplement plans for their patients. The platform simplifies the workflow for health professionals, allowing them to personalize treatment plans with custom protocols and features. It serves over 70,000 practitioners, including doctors and nutritionists, and operates in a two-sided market by selling high-quality supplements directly to patients or in-office, with prices set by the practitioners. Fullscript also offers educational resources to help patients adhere to their supplement plans, including infographics, handouts, and an award-winning blog covering various wellness topics. The company's goal is to improve patient outcomes and make wellness more affordable through better support and resources for both practitioners and patients.
Key Metrics
Ottawa, CanadaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$265.7MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Education, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees