Senior Ruby Software Engineer

tastytrade is a dynamic financial services company that combines a retail brokerage business with an online financial media network. As a Senior Ruby Software Engineer, you'll join a team focused on building and maintaining the technology that powers their retail brokerage business. The role offers a unique blend of backend and frontend development opportunities, working with multiple programming languages including Ruby, Java, and JavaScript.

The position requires strong technical leadership abilities, as you'll be mentoring junior team members and providing technical guidance across projects. You'll be involved in both maintaining existing systems and developing new solutions, with a strong emphasis on code quality, performance, and scalability. The company values practical solutions and performance optimization in their evolving architecture.

The company offers an attractive compensation package with a salary range of $156,000 - $182,000, along with numerous benefits including performance bonuses, stock options, and comprehensive healthcare. The work environment promotes work-life balance with minimal on-call responsibilities and generous vacation time. Located in Chicago's West Loop, the office provides various amenities including daily catered lunch and an in-building gym.

This role is ideal for experienced engineers who enjoy working in a fast-paced fintech environment, have a passion for mentoring others, and want to make a significant impact on systems that serve the retail trading community. The company's recent acquisition by IG Group and its expansion plans make this an exciting time to join the team.