UserTesting Logo

UserTesting

Senior Software Engineer (NodeJS & Ruby)

Reposted 23 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Remote
Hiring Remotely in Ontario, ON
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in Ontario, ON
Senior level
This role seeks a Senior Backend Software Engineer to develop scalable systems, mentor junior engineers, and align technical delivery with business needs.
The summary above was generated by AI

We’re UserTesting—the leader in human insight. Our mission is to help organizations craft exceptional customer experiences through fast, actionable feedback.

We empower teams to build the best products and experiences by embedding real human perspectives into every stage of the development process—from ideation to launch. With the world’s strongest participant network, AI-powered analysis, expert services, and seamless integrations, we help companies eliminate guesswork, align stakeholders, and bring customer needs into sharp focus.

Trusted by more than 3,000 organizations worldwide—including 75 of the Fortune 100—UserTesting delivers measurable business outcomes, reduces risk, and helps teams deliver with confidence. Joining our team means being part of a passionate group focused on transforming how companies understand and connect with their customers.

Let’s build experiences people love—together.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a pragmatic environment — able to reduce scope intelligently, mentor junior developers, and design maintainable, efficient solutions that deliver value quickly. You’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team that values collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement, working with ownership and accountability while fostering a culture of empathy, inclusivity, and continuous learning.

What You’ll Do
  • Design and implement efficient, maintainable backend systems aligned with business needs

  • Ensure code quality, reliability, and performance through testing, reviews, and best practices

  • Work within and extend existing architectural patterns for seamless integration

  • Write clear documentation to support deployment, maintenance, and knowledge sharing

  • Participate in code reviews, demos, and sprint reviews, contributing to engineering excellence

  • Mentor junior engineers, sharing best practices and guiding technical decisions

  • Collaborate with product and design to translate requirements into reliable, scalable solutions

  • Proactively seek opportunities to reduce scope or streamline development without losing user value

What We’re Looking For:
  • Extensive years of backend development experience with production-grade systems

  • Strong expertise in NodeJS, React/TypeScript, Ruby on Rails, REST/GraphQL APIs, Kafka, PostgreSQL

  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and serverless patterns

  • Experience mentoring engineers and setting technical directions

  • Ability to make smart trade-offs and simplify complexity without losing quality

  • Background in working with and evolving established backend architectures

  • Pragmatic mindset focused on performance, maintainability, and readability

  • Clear communicator with strong documentation skills

  • Collaborative team player with cross-functional experience

  • Bonus: familiarity with Angular and Golang.

Our Benefits:
  • Wellness and home office stipend

  • Comprehensive health & dental coverage

  • Generous paid time off + parental leave

  • Learning & development support

  • Remote-first, flexible work culture

UserTesting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program.  Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.  UserTesting will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable.

Top Skills

APIs
Go
GraphQL
Kafka
Postgres
Ruby on Rails
React
Rest
Ruby
Typescript

Similar Jobs

An Hour Ago
Remote or Hybrid
8 Locations
Mid level
Mid level
eCommerce • Fintech • Hardware • Payments • Software • Financial Services
The Account Services Manager will enhance and retain relationships with Sports and Entertainment sellers, identify growth opportunities, and collaborate with various teams to optimize client experiences.
Top Skills: Ai ToolsGoogle SuiteLookerRevenue.IoSalesforceSnowflake
7 Hours Ago
Remote or Hybrid
Ottawa, ON, CAN
Senior level
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • HR Tech • Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Automation
The Solution Sales Executive drives market success for ServiceNow's Employee Workflows, collaborating with account teams to support strategy and digital transformation efforts with customers.
Top Skills: Ai-Enhanced TechnologyService Management Platform
7 Hours Ago
Remote or Hybrid
Toronto, ON, CAN
Senior level
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • HR Tech • Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Automation
The CRM Account Executive oversees market success of CRM products, strategizing territory planning, coaching teams, and supporting customers in digital transformation efforts.
Top Skills: Ai-Powered ToolsCrm Solutions

What you need to know about the Ottawa Tech Scene

The capital city of Canada and the nation's fourth-largest urban area, Ottawa has proven a rapidly growing global tech hub. With over 1,800 tech companies, many of which are leaders in their sectors, the city's tech talent now makes up more than 13 percent of its total workforce. This growth is driven not only by the big players like UL Solutions and Dropbox, but also by a thriving startup ecosystem, as new businesses emerge to follow in the footsteps of those that came before them.

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account