Manager, Software Engineering (Ruby on Rails/Node.js)

TL;DR

Manager, Software Engineering (Ruby on Rails/Node.js): Leading the engineering team in building and operating reliable, scalable digital products with an accent on engineering excellence, system design, and people management. Focus on mentoring high-performing teams, shaping technical strategy, and integrating AI development tools to improve productivity.

Location: 900 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

Company

hirify.global is a media and entertainment business operating iconic brands such as CNBC, USA Network, Fandango, and Rotten Tomatoes.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a software engineering team, fostering career growth and a high-performance culture.
• Guide architectural and engineering decisions to ensure the delivery of scalable and high-impact digital products.
• Partner with business and technology leadership to align priorities and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Manage the full SDLC from design to operations, promoting ownership and accountability.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to execute the product roadmap.
• Drive the adoption of AI development tools and ensure security compliance with PCI and PII standards.

Requirements

• 8+ years in a software engineering role following Agile development processes.
• 3+ years in a team lead or management role.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience architecting and developing platforms using Ruby on Rails, Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• 3+ years of experience with relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, MongoDB).
• Strong understanding of system design, scalability, performance, and reliability best practices.
• Experience deploying applications in cloud environments using cloud-native architectures.

Nice to have

• Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into products or engineering workflows.
• Experience working in high-availability, high-traffic production environments.
• Background in entertainment systems, POS, Ticketing, or Order Management Systems.
• Experience with CRM, Loyalty, and Membership solutions.
• Knowledge of Payment platforms (EMV, card readers) and DevOps/SecOps practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a portfolio of industry-changing media and entertainment brands.
• Culture centered on the "Fail Fast, Learn Fast" mindset and continuous improvement.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
• Environment that encourages ownership, accountability, and professional development.