About the OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced and visionaryRuby on Rails Tech Leadto drive the technical direction of critical enterprise applications operating at a massive global scale. In this role, you will lead a high-performing engineering team focused on a complex and highly impactful domain: global electronic recyclables, inventory management, scheduling, transportation, and processing. You will be at the forefront of designing and architecting robust, highly available web applications that integrate seamlessly across a vast internal ecosystem and with key external partners. Operating in an environment where performance, security, and scalability are non-negotiable, you will guide your team through complex technical challenges, ensuring our systems maintain uncompromising standards of data quality and integrity. If you thrive in a world-class engineering culture and have a passion for building sustainable, scalable solutions, this is the perfect opportunity to make a global impact. Responsibilities Technical Leadership:Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers, driving technical excellence, code quality, and best practices across the development lifecycle. Architecture & Development:Lead the design, architecture, and feature development for existing and new scalable Ruby on Rails (Rails 6/7) applications. System Optimization:Proactively troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to performance bottlenecks, response times, system capacity, and scalability limitations inherent in large-scale global ecosystems. Complex Integrations:Architect and develop robust API integrations with 3rd-party vendors and a vast network of internal enterprise applications. Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner closely with internal business stakeholders, global technology resources (database, systems, networking, security), and external vendors to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions. Domain Ownership:Drive the technical execution for the electronic recyclables domain, encompassing inventory tracking, logistics, and processing workflows. Quality & Documentation:Maintain rigorous data quality, integrity, and consistency across the organization. Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for architectures, workflows, and websites. Full-Stack Oversight:While focusing heavily on backend architecture, oversee and contribute to front-end (GUI) integration and development to ensure a flawless user experience. Required Qualifications Proven Leadership:Solid, hands-on experience leading and managing technical teams in a large-scale, fast-paced enterprise environment. Ruby on Rails Mastery:12+ years of overall software development experience, with a minimum of 10 years demonstrating expert-level knowledge of Ruby as a core language and the Ruby on Rails framework. Advanced API Expertise:Extensive knowledge and practical experience in API design and interface technologies (JSON, ProtoBuf, REST, RPC, XML) at an enterprise scale. Testing & CI/CD:Deep working knowledge of integrated testing frameworks (RSpec, MiniTest) and Continuous Integration suites (CircleCI, Jenkins) to maintain zero-downtime deployments and high code coverage. Front-End Proficiency:Solid working knowledge of fundamental front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, jQuery). Education:4-year degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent rigorous technical training program/bootcamp. Language:Fluent English, with excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to global, cross-functional stakeholders. Nice to Have Skills Go (Golang) Experience:Hands-on development experience with Go is highly desirable for specific microservices and performance-critical components. Cloud Infrastructure:Experience deploying and scaling applications on AWS or similar enterprise cloud platforms. Domain Knowledge:Previous experience working with supply chain, reverse logistics, inventory management, or sustainability/recycling systems. Big Tech Experience:Prior experience working within the ecosystem of a massive, global technology company, understanding the nuances of enterprise-grade security, compliance, and global rollouts.