Lead Software Engineer (Platform)
@ Skiller Whale

Hybrid
£90,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 28 days ago

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About the Role: Lead Software Engineer (Platform)

We're looking for a lead software engineer to own the development of Skiller Whale's web application. In this role, you will architect the system, maintain and build our platform, solve problems, and help deliver excellent learning experiences for software engineers.

What You'll Do

  • Design and build cloud-based system architecture.
  • Plan and develop new app features such as video conferencing groups and shared whiteboards.
  • Improve build, testing, and deployment processes.
  • Collaborate with the CTO and other teams to define and execute on the product roadmap.
  • Potentially contribute to teaching material and live workshops.

Essential Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience building, maintaining and securing web applications.
  • 3+ years working with Ruby on Rails in a commercial environment.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Terraform preferred).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup/scale-up environment.

Nice to Have

  • Performance, monitoring, and security ownership of web services.
  • Experience mentoring developers.
  • Familiarity with React and TypeScript.
  • Experience with Docker and additional programming languages.

About Skiller Whale

Skiller Whale delivers live, expert-led workshops for software engineers. Our sessions are hands-on and targeted, and our average satisfaction rating is 4.8/5. The company has grown revenue by over 50% annually since 2018 and has been profitable since the end of 2024.

The Team & Culture

We are a tight-knit, fully remote team with frequent virtual meetups, online social activities, and in-person get-togethers twice a year. With a strong focus on transparency, autonomy, and inclusivity, our culture is built around values of Openness, Rationality, Creativity, and Autonomy.

Compensation & Benefits

  • £80,000-110,000 FTE salary, based on background.
  • Equity options in a profitable, growing company.
  • Enhanced parental leave and flexible working conditions.
  • MacBook Pro provided and up to £1000 for home office setup.
  • 25 days holiday plus public holidays.

Key skills/competency

  • Ruby on Rails
  • Cloud Architecture
  • AWS
  • Terraform
  • System Design
  • Software Development
  • Remote Work
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Application Security
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How to Get Hired at Skiller Whale

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Skiller Whale's culture: Understand values and remote work lifestyle.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight Ruby on Rails and cloud experience.
  • Showcase leadership: Detail your autonomy and impact in projects.
  • Prepare case studies: Illustrate complex system design solutions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review cloud architecture concepts.
Practice Ruby on Rails coding challenges.
Update AWS and Terraform skills.
Study scalable system design principles.

Behavioral Questions

Explain a time you took initiative.
Describe handling high project responsibility.
Share teamwork under pressure examples.
Discuss solving complex technical challenges.

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