Senior Software Engineer

Northwoods

. Own product features and epics end to end, from refinement and design through implementation, automated testing, release, and production follow-up .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeDublin • Ohio • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong full-stack proficiency in Ruby on Rails, React/TypeScript, and PostgreSQL, with a focus on automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and production ownership. Capable of mentoring engineers, designing APIs, and managing data models while adhering to security and architectural standards.

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Ruby On RailsReact/TypeScriptPostgreSQLAutomated TestingCI/CD Pipelines

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentRelational Database DesignAPI DesignData ModelingFeature OwnershipCode ReviewIncident ResponseDebuggingSecurity PracticesMulti-Tenant SaaS Architecture

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationMentoringCollaborationProblem SolvingDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

AWSGitLabAI-Assisted Development ToolsClaude CodeGitHub Copilot

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

SaaSHealth and Human ServicesGovernment TechnologyRegulated Vertical SaaSSOC 2HIPAA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSJavaScriptPostgresReactRubyRuby on RailsSDLCTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own product features and epics end to end, from refinement and design through implementation, automated testing, release, and production follow-up
Design data models, PostgreSQL schema changes, Rails models and services, API contracts, and React/TypeScript component structures
Make and document local architectural tradeoffs within established patterns
Participate in Amigos and refinement, challenge unclear acceptance criteria, identify risks and dependencies, and split oversized work into end-to-end slices
Write and own unit, integration, and end-to-end automated tests
Follow architecture patterns, code quality standards, and security-by-default practices
Handle sensitive case, family, and agency data using least-privilege access, input validation, and data protection practices
Deploy changes through the GitLab pipeline, verify them in production, and address regressions using logs, error tracking, and metrics
Participate in the on-call rotation, triage and resolve production issues, communicate status, escalate when needed, and contribute to blameless post-mortems
Use AI-assisted development tools daily and contribute to the team's agentic engineering framework
Improve runbooks, prompts, and workflows with the Principal Engineer
Mentor Software Engineers through pairing, code review, and actionable feedback
Serve as an escalation point for technical problems
Review merge requests for correctness, test coverage, security, and maintainability
Collaborate with Product Managers, QA, DevOps, and Solution Architects
Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly in writing
Perform other job-related duties supporting departmental goals and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional software development experience in a SaaS or web product environment
Production ownership of features designed and delivered
Professional experience with Ruby on Rails and a modern JavaScript/TypeScript front end; React preferred
Experience with relational database design and query performance in PostgreSQL
Working knowledge of AWS at the application layer, including services such as S3, queues, and managed database or serverless services
Experience reviewing others' code and mentoring less experienced engineers
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Strong full-stack proficiency with Ruby on Rails, React/TypeScript, and PostgreSQL
Ability to own a feature or epic end to end without close direction
Ability to model data, design APIs, weigh tradeoffs, and document decisions
Automated testing experience across unit, integration, and end-to-end levels
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, deployments, observability, debugging live issues, and on-call or incident response
Daily experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Codex, or equivalent
Ability to verify, correct, and reject AI-generated output
Ability to mentor through pairing and code review
Clear written and verbal communication
Experience in Health and Human Services, government technology, or regulated vertical SaaS domain is nice to have
Experience with multi-tenant SaaS architecture or Domain-Driven Design is nice to have
Experience contributing to agentic SDLC practices is nice to have
Experience with serverless architectures or mobile application development is nice to have
Familiarity with SOC 2 or HIPAA-aligned engineering practices is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical (includes H.S.A. option with employer contribution), dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Company paid basic life insurance
401(k) with 4% company match and immediate vesting
Free financial education and consultation
Wellness program that helps you earn lower premiums
Robust EAP program that includes free therapy sessions, lifestyle coaching, legal/ID theft services, and more
12 weeks fully paid parental leave
Up to $5,000 adoption fee reimbursement
$500 wellness reimbursement after 60 days of employment
Generous PTO policy and 10 company paid holidays
Company paid cell phone plan