Mid-Level Full Stack Developer (Ruby on Rails)

About Prevail Legal

A well-funded startup founded in San Francisco, our workforce includes a diverse collection of individuals located across the country. Our first-of-its-kind platform combines secure video conferencing with a collection of intuitive tools developed for conducting remote, in-person, and hybrid legal proceedings.

By maintaining a dynamic work environment where employees collaborate and grow, we aim to modernize and transform the processes involved in court reporting, testimony management, trial preparation, use of video evidence, and more. Join us in disrupting the legal industry and beyond while working alongside our talented team!

About the Position: We are seeking a motivated and skilled Mid-Level Full Stack Developer with experience in Ruby on Rails. As a Mid-Level Full Stack Developer, you will contribute to building and maintaining web applications, collaborating with the team to implement new features, and optimizing performance. You will work with both object-oriented and functional programming paradigms in a fully remote environment. Success in this role requires a solid understanding of Git/source control and familiarity with Gen-AI tools and their practical applications in development workflows. This position reports to the Chief Technology Officer.

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Ruby on Rails experience
• Strong understanding of Git/source control systems
• Solid understanding of object-oriented and functional programming paradigms
• Ability to write clear technical documentation
• Familiarity with Gen-AI tools and their practical applications in development workflows

Preferred Knowledge:

• Familiarity with WebRTC
• Experience writing performant JavaScript preferably Stimulus, Hotwire, or Importmaps
• Understanding of asset optimization techniques
• Experience with PostgreSQL (1+ year preferred)
• Exposure to AWS/Kubernetes environments

Ideal Candidate:

• A passionate self-starter with strong time-management skills
• Exceptional problem-solving ability and critical thinking
• Collaborative but capable of working independently
• Experience working in smaller companies or startups is a plus
• Interest in mentoring junior developers and growing within the company

A note on AI Use: In interviews, we're looking at how you think and solve problems in real time. You're welcome to use AI while preparing. Using it without disclosing it during the interview is treated as misrepresentation and leads to automatic rejection.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans
• PTO, including vacation and company holidays
• Generous continuing education allowance
• Employee stock option plan
• Remote-first workplace
• Open, diverse, and respectful work culture

Compensation Range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year. The final base salary will be determined based on several factors, including geographical location, level of experience, relevant skills, and knowledge.

Prevail Legal reserves the right to change this job description to meet the organization's business needs. Please note that the pay band listed is for major cities, and compensation is based on both location and experience.

We are hiring for US Citizens and do not provide H1B Visa support.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.