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Software Architect
NextLink Labs
Role Description NextLink Labs is seeking a versatile Software Architect to join our Custom Software Development consulting team. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Ruby on Rails alongside a broad generalist's toolkit, and is comfortable moving across languages, frameworks, and problem domains as our client portfolio demands. This person will architect and build web applications for our clients while also contributing strategically to elevate our consulting practice. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and APIs using Ruby on Rails - Move fluently between Rails and other frameworks/languages depending on the client engagement - Architect and implement service-oriented and microservices-based solutions - Communicate directly with clients to give demonstrations and receive feedback - Review legacy software applications to identify and remediate technical debt - Work in an agile team environment with weekly stand ups - Engage in code reviews of your teammates' work - Contribute to internal NextLink Labs documentation and code templates - Engage in thought leadership through blog posts, webinars, and other marketing materials - Assist Sales and Marketing by joining scoping calls and providing technical input Qualifications - 5+ years of experience building production web applications with Ruby on Rails - Strong understanding of ActiveRecord, Rails conventions, background job processing (Sidekiq/Resque), and database optimization - Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and integrating with third-party services - Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred) - Experience with GO & Kafka is desired - 3+ years of experience with at least one additional major framework or language (e.g., Django/Python, Node.js, Java) - Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, or similar) - Ability to work independently and take ownership across a variety of software engagements - Ability to scope individual features and full software projects based on client requests - Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build buy-in, facilitate compromise, and guide client expectations - Strong unit-testing and debugging abilities (RSpec, Minitest, or equivalent) - Proficient understanding of version control systems (Git) - Understanding of accessibility and security compliance - Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application - Strong problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking abilities, capable of making well-informed and timely decisions Nice to Have - Experience with DevOps tooling (AWS, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes) - Experience modernizing or migrating legacy Rails monoliths - Previous consulting or client-facing engineering experience Benefits - We're a technical consulting firm that values clarity, ownership, and outcomes - Competitive salary with bonus structure - Remote-first culture, flexible work schedule, and autonomy to do your best work - Healthcare (Medical, Dental, and Vision) and 401k - Responsibility and autonomy at a growing company - The opportunity to build something big and exciting - Paid parental leave - Visa Sponsorship
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HexionHexion is a global manufacturer of thermoset resins and specialty products for a broad range of industrial and consumer markets. The company, formerly known as
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Define Edge Architecture and Runtime Design edge platform including: - Runtime environments (containers, orchestration) - Deployment models (on-prem, hybrid) Define integration with enterprise edge platforms and ensure scalability across multiple sites. 2. Integrate OT Systems (Technical Integration) Own the technical connectivity and protocol-level integration with OT systems: - Define integration patterns for PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, historians, and industrial data sources - Support protocols such as OPC-UA, Modbus, and MQTT - Ensure compatibility with existing plant infrastructure Note: Semantic translation and data modeling for OT data are governed by the Principal Manufacturing & Semantic Architect. 3. Enforce Semantic Model at the Edge Ensure data is: - Normalized - Validated - Aligned with canonical definitions before leaving the plant Prevent "garbage-in" at scale. 4. 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