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Staff Software Engineer I (Pod Architecture Team) - Poland

Housecall Pro
Location
Poland
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience using programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Ruby on Rails, PHP, Python, JavaScript)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Experience developing and maintaining large, complex production applications
  • Experience working with large monolithic applications and contributing to architectural transformations involving approaches such as service extraction, sharding, or pod- or cell-based architecture
  • Strong experience with Ruby or Ruby on Rails in complex production environments
  • Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, scalability, reliability, and performance principles
Nice to have
  • Ability to independently develop informed technical perspectives on complex and ambiguous systems
  • Ability to influence architectural decisions and technical direction across teams without relying on direct authority
  • Strong systems thinking and curiosity about how product domains, services, and platform components interact
  • Proactive approach to researching and evaluating current and emerging technologies
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity, changing priorities, and complex technical tradeoffs
What the job really is

As a Staff Software Engineer I on the Pod Architecture Team, you will focus on evolving Housecall Pro's core application architecture to enhance scalability and resilience. Your role involves evaluating architectural approaches, collaborating with engineering teams, guiding technical decisions, and mentoring others while troubleshooting complex system issues. You will also document architectural decisions and contribute to the overall technical direction of the company.

Benefits
  • Paid holidays and flexible, take-it-as-you-need-it scheduled time off
  • A culture built on innovation that values big ideas, no matter where they come from
  • A MacBook set up and ready from day one, plus a $500 stipend to design your ideal workspace
  • Central European Time (CET) hours to support a balanced schedule for our Poland-based team
  • Equity in a rapidly growing startup backed by top-tier VCs
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the exact technologies or frameworks beyond Ruby are provided, which may indicate a focus on legacy systems
  • The role involves navigating ambiguity and changing priorities, which may require adaptability
  • The company emphasizes a collaborative environment, which may appeal to those who thrive in teamwork settings
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