FIS · 7 hours ago
Ruby Software Engineer II
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expFIS is a leading technology company that powers the world’s economy and champions diversity to deliver innovative solutions. As a Ruby Software Engineer II, you will maintain and enhance the infrastructure crucial to FIS's financial technology products, ensuring reliability and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechPayments
No H1B
Responsibilities
Take ownership of maintaining and optimizing our existing Ruby-based infrastructure, ensuring it remains stable, secure, and high-performing. Monitor system health and proactively address any emerging issues
Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to assess, plan, and potentially execute migrations from the current platform to a new one. Provide technical insights and support throughout the migration process to ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption
Continuously evaluate the performance of existing systems, implementing optimizations to improve efficiency, reduce latency, and enhance overall system reliability
Respond to and resolve technical issues as they arise, employing a methodical approach to troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Ensure that any disruptions are addressed quickly to minimize impact on the business
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, product managers, and QA engineers, to ensure that any changes or migrations are aligned with business goals and technical requirements. Participate in agile development processes to coordinate efforts effectively
Uphold high standards of code quality, security, and best practices. Conduct code reviews and contribute to the establishment and adherence to coding standards
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of existing systems, processes, and any changes made. Share knowledge with the team to ensure a smooth handover and continuity in system maintenance
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies. Contribute to the company's technological roadmap by introducing innovative ideas and solutions
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on Ruby or similar languages (Java or Python)
Experience with RESTful API, GraphQL development, microservices architecture and event-driven systems is essential
Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems
A track record of delivering robust and scalable software solutions
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace culture
A passion for innovation and a keen interest in staying ahead of the curve with emerging technologies
Proven ability to contribute to the development of forward-thinking solutions
Familiarity with MVC frameworks like Ruby on Rails
Preferred
Experience in SaaS or FinTech is highly preferred
A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred
Familiarity with front-end technologies like JavaScript and React is a plus
Experience with project management tools like Jira and Confluence is beneficial
Familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) is advantageous
Experience utilizing AI tools and serving as an AI champion, instrumental in building out and driving the adoption of new AI capabilities
Proven experience with AI/ML tools, contributing to AI infrastructure development, and championing new AI capabilities across the organization
Benefits
A voice in the future of fintech
Continuous learning and development
Collaborative work environment
Opportunities to give back
Competitive salary and benefits
Company
FIS
FIS is a fintech firm that provides advance integrated banking, wealth management, risk and compliance, and other solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$10.5BKey Investors
Goldman Sachs
2025-05-01Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2022-07-06Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2018-05-22Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Douglas McAllister
CEO - Ventures / FIS AutoSuite VBO/BPO Operations
Stephanie Ferris
CEO and President
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