Full Stack Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and implement features across the full stack - from database schema to API layer to user-facing UI
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• Build and evolve our Rails API, including background jobs and data models
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• Develop rich, responsive front-end experiences with Vue.js and TypeScript
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• Collaborate on system design decisions that balance speed of delivery with long-term scalability
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• Participate in code reviews, provide technical insights, and mentor teammates
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• Work closely with product management to translate requirements into well-architected solutions
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• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and deployment workflows on AWS
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About You

• 6+ years of experience as a software engineer, with strong full stack capabilities
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• Deep experience with Ruby on Rails or a comparable server-side framework (Django, Flask) and are eager to work in Rails if it's new to you
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• Proficient with modern JavaScript/TypeScript and have hands-on experience with Vue.js or a comparable reactive framework (React, Svelte)
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• Comfortable with relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and document stores (MongoDB), including query optimization and data modeling
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• Experience with background job processing (Sidekiq, or similar)
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• Understand authorization patterns and have worked with libraries like Pundit, CanCanCan, or equivalent
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• Proficient with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing (RSpec, Jest, Vitest)
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• Nice to have: experience with AWS services (S3, Lambda, Cognito, CDK/CloudFormation) or similar cloud platforms
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• Familiar with Docker and containerized development/deployment workflows
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• Track record of writing well-tested code - TDD experience is a strong plus
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You will be successful in the role if...

• You are eager to apply your experience to new challenges and continue to learn
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• You are self-motivated, enjoy autonomy, and have an entrepreneurial mindset
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• You are a team player and good communicator
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• You love building highly functional, scalable, data-driven enterprise applications
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• You are excited to work in a high-velocity, agile startup environment
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• You are able to deliver as a member of a distributed engineering team
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• You think in systems - you understand how the pieces fit together, not just the code in front of you
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• You care about the craft: clean code, solid test coverage, and thoughtful architecture
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• You have deep experience with Ruby on Rails or a comparable server-side framework (Django, Flask) and are eager to work in Rails if it's new to you
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UpMetrics Values

Our company values influence everything we do, from our work inside the office to how we choose our partners:

• Team First - Collaboration is key. We support each other, respect each other's strengths, varying backgrounds and views. We value everyone's input.
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• Client Focused - Our work is personal. Many of us have direct experience working in the field and are deeply passionate about what we do. We take a partner approach with all our clients.
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• Show Integrity - We are open, honest, ethical, and fair. We expect integrity from the team internally and the people we choose to partner with.
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• Reflect and Improve - We are a data company always looking to get better. We test often, iterate, and look closely at metrics to build capacity and inform decisions.
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• Let's Go! - To create positive change, we never settle. In uncharted territory, we embrace challenges as opportunities, take ownership, and strive for excellence.
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Compensation & Benefits

• $145,000 - $170,000 annual salary based on experience
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• Equity incentive plan
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• 70% employer paid health insurance for employees and family
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• Dental and vision insurance
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• Fully paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
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• Fully paid Short- and Long-term Disability insurance
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• Unlimited time off policy, plus paid holidays and monthly Wellness Fridays
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• Paid parental leave policy, eligible after one year of employment
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• FSA plan, lifestyle spending account (LSA) for eligible professional development, wellness, and mental health expenses, and Employee Assistance Program via The Hartford
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• 401K plan
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• Remote work equipment
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• Annual company retreat and quarterly virtual company events
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• Outstanding team and meaningful work
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$145,000 - $170,000 a year

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.