Software Architect

NextLink Labs LLC

Job Overview

Location

United States

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As a Software Architect at NextLink Labs, you will design and implement robust, scalable web applications and APIs using Ruby on Rails while moving fluently across languages and frameworks to meet diverse client needs. You will play a pivotal role in elevating the consulting practice by making strategic architecture decisions, reducing technical debt in legacy systems, and mentoring engineers to establish internal best practices.
• Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing and developing scalable web applications and APIs with Ruby on Rails, architecting service-oriented and microservices-based solutions, reviewing legacy applications to identify and remediate technical debt, communicating directly with clients for demonstrations and feedback, engaging in agile team stand-ups, conducting code reviews, contributing to internal documentation and code templates, and assisting Sales and Marketing with technical input during scoping calls.
• NextLink Labs is a fast-growing, remote-first technology firm focused on helping companies build, scale, and secure their software applications and organizations. The company emphasizes effective and secure technology use, fosters an inclusive and collaborative work environment, and supports team members in thriving professionally while maintaining fulfilling lives outside of work.
• In this role, you will deepen your expertise in full-stack architecture, gain broad experience across multiple tech stacks, strengthen client-facing and consulting skills, contribute to thought leadership through blogs and webinars, and help shape the technical direction of a growing consultancy while enjoying autonomy and ownership over impactful projects.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building production web applications with Ruby on Rails
• Strong understanding of ActiveRecord, Rails conventions, background job processing (Sidekiq/Resque), and database optimization
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and integrating with third-party services
• Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Experience with GO & Kafka is desired
• 3+ years of experience with at least one additional major framework or language (e.g., Django/Python, Node.js, Java)
• Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, or similar)
• Ability to work independently and take ownership across a variety of software engagements
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build buy-in, facilitate compromise, and guide client expectations
• Strong unit-testing and debugging abilities (RSpec, Minitest, or equivalent)
• Proficient understanding of version control systems (Git)
• Understanding of accessibility and security compliance
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities, capable of making well-informed and timely decisions

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus structure
• Remote-first culture, flexible work schedule, and autonomy to do your best work
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, and Vision) and 401k
• Responsibility and autonomy at a growing company
• The opportunity to build something big and exciting
• Paid parental leave

Skills & Technologies

Python

Java

Ruby

React

Vue.js

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Remote

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About NextLink Labs LLC

NextLink Labs is a Pittsburgh-based DevOps and software engineering consultancy founded in 2015. The company specializes in cloud architecture, Kubernetes, CI/CD automation, and security for enterprises adopting modern software delivery practices. It provides engineering staff augmentation, platform assessments, and hands-on training to accelerate digital transformation. Clients include Fortune 500 firms, healthcare organizations, and high-growth startups across North America. The firm emphasizes pragmatic, vendor-agnostic solutions and knowledge transfer to internal teams, enabling scalable, resilient infrastructure and faster release cycles.

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