Software Engineer, Oyster
Ruby
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HR platform for globally distributed companies
Job no longer available
HR platform for globally distributed companies
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To create a more equal world by making it possible for companies everywhere to hire people anywhere.
Role
Who you are
- 2+ years of professional experience in software development, focusing on Ruby
- Proven track record of participating in developing and maintaining web applications using Ruby on Rails
- Proficiency in version control systems, particularly Git
- Proven ability to collaborate with Product teams and other stakeholders to refine and clarify requirements
- Skilled in translating detailed product requirements into actionable technical implementation plans
- Understanding of software development best practices and design patterns
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, agile development environment
- Remains flexible and agile in responding to evolving business priorities, dealing with ambiguity, and managing change
- Adopts a globally-inclusive mindset, sets boundaries, and demonstrates a commitment to best-in-class remote work
- [BONUS] Front-end development experience with React / Typescript
- BONUS] Experience of REST API development
- A reliable home internet connection (or be able to get one)
- Fluent English language skills
What the job involves
- We’re excited to be hiring a software engineer for our Integrated Experience team. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a mid-sized team of skilled engineers who focus on developing solutions that surface Oyster’s functionality on partner platforms
- As part of that focus, you’ll find opportunities to collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams focusing on a variety of Oyster’s core product offerings
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality code
- Develop and maintain web applications using Ruby on Rails
- Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and contribute to cross-company developer guilds
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to continuously improve our development processes
- Proactively engage in continuous improvement activities across the engineering team
Our take
A global economy demands a global workforce, but up until recently, it has been incredibly difficult for employers to hire global talent. Frustrated by costs and legal uncertainty surrounding employing individuals in other countries, many global businesses have had their talent pool dictated by the location of their offices. Oyster wants to change this.
Oyster has built a platform which gives businesses everything they need to employ and manage a globally distributed team. Covering everything from international payroll to distributing employee benefits, Oyster's software platform is created to solve the complexities of giving full-time, full-fledged employment to anyone in the world. This benefits employers, who can access the best talent regardless of location, but also employees, who can access a worldwide jobs market and find the best outlet for their abilities.
Oyster is not the first global HR-services provider in this space, and as such it will have to fight hard for market share. That being said, the market for global HR services is still in its infancy, meaning that Oyster has a really good shot at establishing itself as a key player early on. And, with more businesses moving their workforces online permanently, there is good reason to think that the demand for remote global talent could be set for a big surge. If this proves to be the case, and if Oyster can get itself a strong client base early on, it could be set for big things in the future.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Nov 2024
$5m
LATE VC
Sep 2024
$59m
SERIES D
Total funding: $288.2m
Company benefits
- 40 days PTO inclusive of regional holidays
- Mental health support via Plumm
- Monthly ThanksBen wellbeing allowance
- Flexible and inclusive parental leave
- Laptop and $1,500 equipment stipend
Company values
- We elevate talent: Great talent can be found worldwide—but it’s been hard to tap into historically. We enable our customers to connect with the global talent pool, which opens up more opportunities for knowledge workers and helps them realize their full potential
- We build trust: Mutual trust is a key ingredient to our success. To build trust with our customers, we maintain an active flow of information and communication, follow through with our commitments, and provide 24/7 support
- We thrive together: Our team is on a shared mission to make global employment accessible to everyone. We’ve intentionally gathered a variety of perspectives and experiences to stimulate innovation and reach this go
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Tony Jamous
(Co-Founder & CEO)Prior to co-founding Oyster in 2019, Tony was the founder and CEO of Nexmo, the SaaS Communications platform, which was acquired by Vonage in 2016.
Jack Mardack
(Co-Founder)Previously worked in Marketing Leadership across several companies such as Vonage, Chartcube, Prezi & Mingleverse Laboratories Inc.
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