Senior Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails/Go) - Authentication

Ladders — United States · Posted ~3 hours ago

Senior Full-time Remote No Visa $139200-$235200 annually

Skills

Ruby on Rails Go Authentication Token management Identity services Secure software development Service-based architecture Software engineering SaaS APIs

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

Join a modern software engineering team focused on secure authentication and identity services. You will design and implement features across an established application and dedicated services, help migrate authentication and token-management functionality toward scalable architectures, and contribute to technical roadmaps and reliability.

Highlights

Fully remote role for US-based candidates with a broad compensation range. Work on security-critical authentication services, modernize architecture from a monolith toward scalable services, and influence technical direction and service roadmaps.

Description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (RoR/Go), SSCS: Authentication to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will play a key part in shaping authentication capabilities across a modern SaaS environment, with a strong focus on secure access, token management, and identity-related services. You will partner closely with engineering peers to evolve core platforms from the monolith into more scalable service-based architectures. The work will have direct impact on security, maintainability, and the reliability of critical user authentication experiences. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $139,200 – $235,200 annually Responsibilities Contribute to the direction and roadmap of authentication services Design and implement authentication features across the Rails monolith and authentication services Migrate authentication and token management paths from the monolith into authentication services Build authentication mechanisms like Workload Identity Federation Enhance security through robust access management and vulnerability resolution Solve complex technical problems in Go and Ruby codebases Define and improve internal standards for code quality and maintainability Qualifications Professional experience with Go and/or Ruby in mission-critical SaaS products Familiarity with authentication technologies like OAuth, SAML, and OIDC Knowledge of token systems, cryptographic signing, and key management Experience building or contributing to services from concept to production Proficient in English communication, both written and verbal Experience with performance and optimization issues in software Agile familiarity with effective work management and prioritization Benefits Benefits for health, finances, and well-being Flexible Paid Time Off Team Member Resource Groups support Equity compensation and Employee Stock Purchase Plan Growth and Development Fund provided Parental leave Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.