Software Engineer II

About Vibes Vibes’ mobile-first platform creates personal, revenue-driving and long-term mobile engagement between consumers and the world-class brands they love. Industry leaders like Chipotle , Kohl’s and Polo Ralph Lauren use Vibes to grow customer relationships with relevant, high-volume mobile messaging and mobile wallet marketing on a global scale. Vibes enables marketers to seamlessly connect with their customers using a data-rich and API-packed solution that beautifully optimizes and unifies their SMS, MMS, RCS and Mobile Wallet campaigns. To learn more about Vibes, visit www.vibes.com . Position Overview: We are seeking a collaborative, proactive, and results-driven full stack Software Engineer to join our dynamic and primarily remote team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the development and maintenance of our cloud-based applications, with a focus on both backend Ruby on Rails and frontend React development. Additionally, you will be responsible for deploying and managing infrastructure using Terraform and ensuring optimal performance and scalability on AWS cloud services. An ideal candidate possesses a growth mindset, strategic thinking capacity, and strong communication skills. This role holds significant impact at Vibes during a period of exciting growth. In a world marked by constant change and uncertainty, one area that's growing rapidly is the digital consumer engagement space. Specifically, how brands establish personalized, 1-on-1 interactions with consumers at scale. This role places you at the heart of this exciting evolution in consumer engagement. If you're eager to build systems that offer large enterprises the latest innovations in mobile marketing technology and spread positive vibes, then you have an opportunity to thrive here. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in the greater Chicago metro area, reporting to the Director of Platform Engineering. Vibes has been recognized in 2026 as a Built In Best Places to Work . Responsibilities: Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend solutions using Ruby on Rails, incorporating serverless architecture, microservices, and BFF patterns. Design and implement responsive frontend interfaces using React.js/Typescript ensuring a seamless user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, architect solutions, and deliver features within established timelines. Deploy and manage infrastructure components on AWS cloud using Terraform, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability. Troubleshoot and debug issues across the full stack, from frontend UI elements to backend database queries. Generalize in technology by maintaining broad knowledge about the entire system and the technologies used. Own systems by designing and implementing larger initiatives, owning the production operations and monitoring of the system, and being aware of its SLAs. Proactively support other team members and help them to be successful. Challenge team processes, looking for ways to improve them. Create an impact on the team as a whole vs. specific parts of it. Requirements & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 3+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, with a focus on full stack development. Strong proficiency in backend development using Ruby on Rails, with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles. Hands-on experience in frontend development using React.js, including state management with Redux or similar libraries. Proficiency in serverless architecture, microservices, and BFF patterns. Hands-on experience deploying and managing cloud infrastructure on AWS using Terraform or similar tools. Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms is a plus. Passion for learning and staying updated on emerging technologies, best practices, and industry trends. Proven track record of driving innovation and implementing cutting-edge solutions. Dedication to delivering high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our clients and stakeholders, with a focus on usability, reliability, and scalability. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues across the full stack. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Ability and willingness to travel to Vibes' downtown Chicago, IL, office several times a month. Authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. Our Core Values: Respect, Honesty, and Integrity for All Stakeholders Always be Learning Relentless Focus on the Customer Never be Satisfied Create Value Seek Accountability and Ownership Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this role is $100,000 to $125,000. Final compensation will be determined by factors such as relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Vibes offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, options, medical, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, flexible vacation, summer Fridays, Winter Holiday break, commuter benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, and a paid parental leave program. Equal Opportunity Vibes is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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