Senior/Staff Software Engineer

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About The Role
We are looking for a backend software engineer to contribute to feature development, code quality, and reliable delivery for our ServerAdmin tool and related systems. The role involves building features in Ruby on Rails, with new services potentially implemented in Rust where appropriate.
Responsibilities
Feature Development: Build new features for the internal ServerAdmin tool to support the Operations Team. ServerAdmin is built on Ruby on Rails; new services may be built in Rust where appropriate.
Build clean and high quality code: Write well-structured code to enable rapid iteration.
Code reviews: Participate in code reviews to spread knowledge and maintain readability, testability, and maintainability.
Continuous Delivery: Practice TDD and automated testing; deliver software continuously.
DevOps: Own the backend systems you build and operate them in production.
About The VPN Control Plane Team
We are an engineering team responsible for building and operating the systems and tools that manage our world-wide VPN infrastructure of more than 3000 physical servers in over 150 data centers. We:
Build and maintain the backend service (a three-tier web application) used to maintain an accurate inventory of resources spanning data centers, networks, and servers.
Provide data and decisions that allow client-side apps to connect quickly and reliably.
Design, build, and operate systems that enable our operations teams to deliver maximum service quality to end-users, including extensive monitoring and benchmarking and comparisons with competitors.
Our Customers Are Internal
Engineering teams building native client-side apps for Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Linux, routers, and browser extensions.
Operations teams.
Here are a few highlights of challenges we face and how we approach solving them:
Very strict requirements for protecting the privacy and security of end-users.
We practice test-driven development and code reviews and place a high value on code quality and test coverage.
Desired Skills And Experience
You have at least 6 years of experience in Backend Software Engineering. While time alone does not determine capability, senior or staff roles typically require breadth and depth gained through diverse challenges. We may consider exceptional candidates with non-traditional backgrounds.
You are a strong server-side software developer. The specific technology stack is not the primary concern; onboarding time may vary accordingly. “Good” means:
You can describe almost any requirement as an automated test.
You have a track record of creating elegant architectural solutions to complex problems.
Experience in Ruby on Rails, Go, Rust, or other backend frameworks/languages.
Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Nice to have
Experience with Terraform or OpenTofu for Infrastructure as Code.
Experience with AWS.
Experience with GitHub Actions.
Before you apply
We do not sponsor visas in the EU at the moment. For Hong Kong, we require at least two years of work experience and a university degree in a related field. For Singapore and the UK, visa sponsorship is possible for mid-career or above.
Please upload your resume as a PDF and do not include salary or compensation information in it.
ExpressVPN is one of the world’s leading providers of online privacy and security services. Started in 2009, we’ve grown to millions of active paying customers, a team of more than 700 people worldwide, and a brand recognized globally. We are experiencing growth and continuing to execute on our strategy.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Computer and Network Security
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