Backend Engineer
Who We Are
At Threshold 360, we help people choose which thresholds to cross in real life by enabling them to first step inside those locations virtually. Simply put, we convert views to visits.
Based in Tampa, Florida, with a distributed team throughout the U.S., we're the leading virtual tour platform in the hospitality & travel industry, with hundreds of customers across North America and quickly expanding into new markets. Our platform generates millions of views and engagements every day.
What We're Looking For
With our accelerating growth, we seek to add a Backend Engineer to our team with a focus on Ruby/Rails. You'll be responsible for a significant part of our backend technology stack. This role is an opportunity to join a venture at a critical moment and truly make an impact.
**Candidates must live in the U.S. and want to work in a W-2 full-time capacity
Responsibilities
- Design, create, and deploy key Threshold technologies across a range of languages and platforms
- Work closely with the VP of Engineering to define and deliver new products and enhancements
- Design & execute software processes, including web and mobile apps, APIs, and security
- Design & supervise quality assurance (user/programmatic system tests), integration, and feedback processes for software you create
- Maintain existing web applications written in Ruby on Rails and Python
- Configure and build software using our DevOps and cloud infrastructure
- Contribute to many aspects of system development, including architecture, component and API design, third-party software selection, integrations, and process design
Required Skills & Experience
- At least five years of experience in a SaaS-related software development role, including knowledge of both front-end and backend development and deployment
- Expertise with key languages & frameworks, including Ruby/Rails, JavaScript, REACT, Node.JS, Angular, WebGL, Java/C/C++
- Expert-level knowledge of web systems architecture, design, and development
- Knowledge and implementation experience with online training systems
- In-depth understanding of SaaS technologies and business models
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Equity in a growing startup
- Exceptional health and dental insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible PTO and sick time
- Dynamic and flexible work environment, with access to our downtown Tampa, FL office (up to 100% remote)
- The opportunity to build something great and work alongside a highly creative and driven team