Senior Rails Engineer

Senior Rails Engineer Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to a company with a powerful mission? At HAAS Alert, we're building life-saving mobility solutions to create a connected, collision-free world where everyone gets home safely. Every day, roadway hazards result in numerous collisions, injuries, and deaths. Our innovative Safety Cloud platform delivers digital alerts directly to drivers, up to 30 seconds before they reach a hazard, giving them crucial time to react. This technology is rapidly expanding its reach, protecting emergency responders, roadway workers, and the public. About Us HAAS Alert is dedicated to making roads and communities safer and smarter. We've experienced incredible growth, expanding from 138 to over 2,500 customers in just two years, and we continue to grow. By connecting thousands of emergency fleets and millions of passenger vehicles, we're actively reducing collisions, injuries, and deaths. We're also committed to giving back to the communities we serve through our GiveBack program, supporting emergency responders, roadway workers, and their families. Come be a part of a company that's making a real difference! Our Core Values: • CuriosityWe embrace curiosity as a driving force. We never stop exploring new avenues to make our solutions even more effective and responsive to the evolving needs of the road. • CourageOur work often involves stepping into the unknown. With courage, we face challenges head-on, leading the way towards a safer and more secure road environment for all. • CommunityWe are committed to fostering a sense of unity among all road users. Our solutions bring communities together to protect one another, ensuring that everyone can navigate their journeys safely. • CommitmentWe are unwavering in our dedication to enhancing road safety. We believe that safety should never be compromised, and we work tirelessly to protect both those who serve and those who rely on our solutions. Primary Responsibilities: We are looking for a Senior Rails Engineer to join our fast-growing team. As a senior contributor, you’ll help lead the development and scaling of our Safety Cloud® platform using Ruby on Rails. You’ll work closely with a talented group of engineers, designers, and product managers to build critical backend services and APIs that power real-time vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication. • Design, build, and maintain scalable Ruby on Rails applications and APIs • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features • Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability • Conduct code reviews and advocate for best practices • Participate in architectural discussions and help shape the technical roadmap • Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code • Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable fixes • Integrate third-party services and APIs as needed Experience: • 5+ years of professional experience with Ruby on Rails in a production environment • Strong understanding of PostgreSQL or similar relational databases • Experience building RESTful APIs and working with JSON and webhooks • Familiarity with background processing frameworks (Sidekiq, Resque, etc.) • Proficiency with code repositories and branching • Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and testing practices • Excellent communication and collaboration skills • Passion for public safety or transportation innovation Brownie Points: • Experience with real-time systems, geospatial data, or telematics • Familiarity with AWS or cloud infrastructure • Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines • Contribution to open-source projects or technical blog posts • Previous experience in a startup or fast-paced product environment Must live in the city of Chicago! • Hybrid, Full-Time Position • Although only 2 days are required to be in-office (Tuesday/Wednesday) you are welcome to use our space to work whenever you'd like. We have an excellent neighborhood office space in the Lincoln Park area with free street parking. • Base salary of 130k - 170k per year, depending on experience • 40 hours per week • Unlimited PTO • Stock Options • Health, Dental, Vision insurance Job Type: Full-time Pay: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year Benefits: • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: In person