Senior Software Engineer - International Contract

Job Type Contract Description

This role is for an international contract only. Applicants must be located outside of the United States

Listed on the Philadelphia 100 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the area, GLOBO is adding to our talented team. We are an 11+-year-old technology company, and we’re going places! Our platform, GLOBO HQ, enables real-time connection with best-in-class translation, interpretation, and transcreation services, 24/7 in over 450 different languages.

What’s it like to work here? Well, we’re a close-knit team with big ideas and ambitions. We’re entrepreneurial, smart, and successful – plus, we’re just a lot of fun to work with. At GLOBO, everyone is invested in our mission, and individuals are recognized for their contributions and achievements. We’re always on the hunt for people who bring energy, ideas, and personality to our growing organization.

Sound good so far? Here’s the icing on the cake and why joining the GLOBO community is something you can get excited about.

Our mission at GLOBO is to build bridges by eliminating barriers to communication. We believe the future is empathic, and our mission is something you can be proud of! We’re committed to building a diverse community and amplifying varying perspectives, voices, and experiences that create the fabric of progress and improvement within our company.

Primary Goal: Reporting to our Director of Engineering, the Senior Software Engineer is responsible for developing and integrating core technical aspects of our platform. This position is part of our Portal Team, responsible for our web portal and different service lines integrated into it, including our call center platform. The Senior Software Engineer works closely with the Internal Development Team to build and modify features that support the growth and enhancement of our technology, with a focus on stable scalability. This position also supports new product development by exploring ways to innovate in areas of product and service delivery

Responsibilities:

• Reduce Production Incidents – Resolve bugs, implement proactive monitoring, strengthen automated testing, and ensure platform reliability.
• Improve Scalability – Design high-availability services, influence architecture, manage technical debt, and adopt tools that support sustainable growth.
• Enhance Customer Experience – Deliver new features, improve usability and accessibility, and collaborate with Product/Design to align with user needs.
• Elevate Engineering Practices – Mentor teammates, promote best practices in code quality, CI/CD, and documentation.
• Collaboration & Leadership – Partner across teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and take initiative on complex technical projects.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement – Explore emerging technologies, propose automation opportunities, and contribute to long-term technical strategy.

Requirements

Experience with the below tech stack is required

• Ruby on Rails (or equivalent MVC)
• PostgreSQL 
• React (or similar)
• AWS/cloud

Experience with the below tech stack is preferred

• Twilio 
• RabbitMQ
• Redis 
• ElasticSearch

Other Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
• 3+ years of experience of frontend software development
• 3+ years of experience of backend software development
• Experience developing reactive web applications
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing
• Experience with Google Docs and Apple/Mac Operating System preferred
• Ability to work independently in a decentralized environment without the reliance on direct authority
• Highest level of personal and professional integrity and ethics
• Broad understanding of current and emerging technology practices
• High level of initiative, accountability, and follow-through
• Value strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and projects and prioritize needs
• Strong sense of service and passion for the company and business
• Authorized to legally work for any employer in the United States
• Willingness to submit to any requested background checks
• Fluent in English