Staff Software Engineer - Ruby on Rails/React
Job Description
Ubiminds, a GPTW-certified company, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their team in developing a healthcare data platform and member management solution for major health insurance carriers and benefits providers. This role combines both backend and frontend development, with a strong focus on Ruby on Rails and React technologies.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a large-scale healthcare data platform, where you'll be responsible for architecting and maintaining APIs and backend systems while also contributing to frontend applications. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Ruby and Rails, along with modern frontend technology experience.
As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be involved in critical aspects of the development process, from early-stage planning and technical design to system architecture discussions. The role emphasizes writing high-quality, test-driven code and requires strong collaboration skills for pair programming and code reviews.
The company offers an attractive remote-first work environment with comprehensive benefits, including a company-provided MacBook, free English lessons, and access to their Florianópolis headquarters. You'll be part of a collaborative team culture that values continuous improvement, transparency, and excellence in delivery.
The technical stack includes Ruby on Rails, React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Redis, and various AWS services, with opportunities to work with modern tools and practices. The role requires a deep understanding of relational databases, API design, and scalable system architecture.
This position is ideal for experienced engineers looking to advance their international career while working on meaningful healthcare technology solutions. The company provides full back-office support, career guidance, and opportunities for professional growth through tech talks and chapter meetings.
Working at Ubiminds means joining a people-first company that values teamwork, continuous improvement, and maintaining high quality standards. The company culture emphasizes honesty, transparency, and openness, making it an excellent environment for professional growth and development.
Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer - Ruby on Rails/React
- Architect, build, and maintain APIs and backend systems supporting a large-scale healthcare data platform
- Contribute to frontend applications using React, TypeScript, and modern tooling
- Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to define and deliver scalable solutions
- Write high-quality, test-driven code and participate in pair programming and code reviews
- Improve team practices through documentation, mentorship, and process evolution
- Engage in early-stage planning, technical design, and system architecture discussions
- Contribute to the evolution of the platform's performance, stability, and scalability
Requirements For Staff Software Engineer - Ruby on Rails/React
- Strong experience in software engineering
- Strong expertise in Ruby and the Rails framework
- Experience designing and maintaining APIs (REST or GraphQL)
- Proficiency with frontend technologies such as React, TypeScript, TailwindCSS, and Vite
- Deep understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and indexing strategies
- Familiarity with Redis, AWS S3, and ElasticSearch
- Strong communication skills and experience working in highly collaborative teams
- Emphasis on writing maintainable, well-tested code with attention to quality
Benefits For Staff Software Engineer - Ruby on Rails/React
- Remote-first policy
- Company-provided MacBook
- Free English lessons with native speakers
- Candidate referral bonus program
- Access to Florianópolis headquarters with massages, snacks, and games
- Tech talks and chapter meetings
- Full back-office support including career guidance
- HR and concierge services
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