Senior Software Developer - Ruby Backend

We are yousty.ch and professional.ch, a dynamic team committed to making a meaningful impact in our industry. We are a stable yet forward-moving company looking for like-minded engineers eager for great challenges. If you're a skilled software engineer who values continuous learning, productivity, and clean code, we'd like to hear from you.

Your Location Options:

1. On-site at our Swiss-based headquarters in Zürich
2. Remote work within European time zones (CET preferred)
3. Hybrid arrangements are also possible

Our current locations:

1. IT Hub in Poland
2. Swiss-based Headquarters in Zürich

What We Value:

1. High productivity and a strong work ethic
2. Passion for writing clean, efficient code that solves real-world problems
3. Enthusiasm for leveraging AI and modern tools to enhance capabilities
4. A proactive mindset with an interest in exploring new technologies
5. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within a team

Your Qualifications:

1. Solid foundation in computer science fundamentals and software design principles
2. Exceptional problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach
3. Proven track record of high productivity in commercial software development
4. Proficiency with development tools, Git, and modern IDEs
5. Extensive experience with Ruby (experience with Rails and beyond; experience in other tech stacks is a significant plus)
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative, distributed teams

Bonus Points For:

1. Experience with event-driven architectures or event sourcing
2. Contributions to open-source projects or personal side projects
3. Interest in AI/ML and its application in development workflows
4. Experience in optimizing development processes and tooling

Our Team Environment:

1. Emphasis on collaboration and teamwork during CET working hours
2. Established remote collaboration practices
3. Regular virtual team events and knowledge-sharing sessions
4. An organized and supportive team culture focused on professional growth, with routine feedback loops (Scrum and other agile methodologies)

Our Technology Stack:

1. Modern Ruby backend utilizing event sourcing
2. Proprietary frameworks developed in-house for both frontend and backend
3. Cloud-native infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
4. State-of-the-art automation and CI/CD practices
5. Focus on tools that enhance developer productivity

What We Offer:

1. Opportunity to work on impactful projects in a collaborative environment
2. Flexible working arrangements within European time zones
3. An amazing engineering team with a supportive culture that values knowledge sharing and continuous learning
4. Regular in-person team events in Switzerland and Central European locations
5. And... we are open to discussing what matters most to you! 🤝

How to Apply:

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career goals, we encourage you to apply. Please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for our team.

We look forward to meeting you!