Software Development Manager in Ruby on Rails

Description

Auction Edge is the automotive remarketing industry’s leading provider of technology and services to independent auctions, dealers, and corporate remarketers.  With 230 independent auction customers, selling millions of vehicles each year, Auction Edge is uniquely positioned to serve the competitive needs of the independent auction community. To learn more, visit www.auctionedge.com.

We are looking for a technical leader to step into the role of Software Development Manager in Ruby on Rails as a full time hybrid employee in our Franklin, TN office.  While you remain a resident expert in Ruby on Rails, your primary mission is to empower our developers, streamline our delivery processes, and cultivate a culture of technical excellence. You will bridge the gap between high-level business goals and the day-to-day execution of the engineering team. You will be responsible for developing and leading your team in full stack applications, working collaboratively both within our team and across the company. You will be joining a geographically-dispersed team who is fully responsible for the development, deployment, and operations of the applications they develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Performance Management: Drive team growth through regular 1-on-1s, actionable feedback, and the establishment of clear KPIs and career development paths.
• Holistic Mentorship: Actively coach developers at all levels, fostering technical proficiency and professional "soft" skills.
• Culture & Morale: Cultivate an inclusive, high-trust environment by managing conflict and advocating for team well-being to prevent burnout.
• Workload Oversight: Manage sprint capacity and resource allocation to ensure realistic deadlines and consistent delivery of high-quality features.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Managers and Designers to translate complex business requirements into executable technical tasks.
• Process Optimization: Identify lifecycle bottlenecks and refine workflows (e.g., CI/CD, grooming, and documentation) to increase team velocity.
• Architectural Stewardship: Lead the design and maintenance of scalable, high-performance Ruby on Rails applications, ensuring security and stability.
• Quality Standards: Oversee the code review process and enforce development best practices across the entire codebase.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Provide high-level guidance for debugging and resolving complex application issues while staying current with industry trends.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Leadership Experience: 1–2+ years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or management role within a software engineering team.
• Technical Expertise: 5+ years of professional experience with Ruby on Rails and modern web technologies (PostgreSQL, Redis, Sidekiq, etc.).
• Proficiency with Vue.js for building dynamic and responsive user interfaces.
• Proficiency with GraphQL for API development and data fetching.
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and database optimization techniques.
• Experience designing and working with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience with testing frameworks (RSpec) and TDD/BDD methodologies.
• Familiarity with background jobs (ActiveJob) and caching strategies.
• Proficiency with Git version control and CI/CD workflows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to architect scalable applications.
• Experience with DevOps tools, cloud platforms (AWS), and containerization (Docker).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proven track record of mentoring junior team members
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with a geographically-dispersed team
• Experience working with Agile principles such as Scrum, Kanban and XP
• Strong AWS experience preferred 
• Contributions to open source projects or strong personal GItHub portfolio preferred

Auction Edge Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage
• 401k Retirement Plan
• 20 days of accrued PTO as well as 12 Flex Days per year (one three-day weekend per month)
• 8 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 1 paid volunteer day per year
• Up to $100 Monthly Wellbeing Reimbursement Program (gym membership, personal training, massage therapy, therapy apps, and many other options)
• Education Reimbursement Program up to $4,000 per 12-month period