[Remote] Staff Fullstack Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Andela is a global talent marketplace that connects customers with top remote technical talent. The Staff Full-Stack Engineer will lead the architectural evolution of Ruby on Rails applications, deliver high-quality code, and serve as a technical leader within the team.ResponsibilitiesLead the architectural evolution of Ruby on Rails applications, ensuring they remain performant, maintainable, and secure as they scaleDeliver high-quality code across the stack, utilizing Ruby on Rails on the backend and modern frontend frameworks (typically React) on the frontendIdentify and resolve bottlenecks in the Rails stack (e.g., N+1 queries, indexing, caching strategies) and optimize overall system latencyAct as a force multiplier by conducting rigorous code reviews, defining CI/CD standards, and mentoring other engineers in the Andela communityWork closely with stakeholders to translate product vision into technical roadmaps, navigating trade-offs between speed and technical debtSkills7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 5 years focused on Ruby on RailsExpert-level knowledge of Ruby, Rails conventions, and the broader Ruby ecosystem (RSpec, Sidekiq, etc.)Strong experience with modern JavaScript (React preferred) and CSS/HTMLDeep understanding of PostgreSQL or MySQL, including schema design and complex query optimizationFamiliarity with deploying and managing Rails apps on AWS, Heroku, or GCP, using Docker and KubernetesExceptional English skills; ability to influence technical decisions and communicate clearly with distributed teamsA proven track record of thriving in a fast-paced, remote-first environmentCompany OverviewAndela is a global tech talent platform that connects companies with vetted, remote engineers in emerging markets. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://andela.com.Company H1B SponsorshipAndela has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 1 in 2025, 2 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.