About KnowBe4
KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by tens of thousands of organizations around the globe. KnowBe4 enables organizations to manage the ongoing problem of social engineering by helping them train employees to make smarter security decisions, every day.
Fortune has ranked us as a best place to work for women, for millennials, and in technology for four years in a row! We have been certified as a "Great Place To Work" in 8 countries, plus we've earned numerous other prestigious awards, including Glassdoor's Best Places To Work.
Our team values radical transparency, extreme ownership, and continuous professional development in a welcoming workplace that encourages all employees to be themselves. Whether working remotely or in-person, we strive to make every day fun and engaging; from team lunches to trivia competitions to local outings, there is always something exciting happening at KnowBe4.
- Develops software using the KnowBe4 Software Development Lifecycle and Agile Methodologies
- Provides a technical contribution to projects
Requirements:
- BS or equivalent plus 3 years experience
- MS/Ph.D. or equivalent plus no experience
Technical Skills:
- Extensive experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails
- Proficiency in writing clean, efficient, and well-documented Ruby code
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles
- Experience with RSpec, Minitest, or other testing frameworks
- Familiarity with front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
- Knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation
- Knowledge of GraphQL design and implementation
- Experience with database systems (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- Proficiency in version control systems, particularly Git
- Understanding of Agile development methodologies
Ruby on Rails Specific Skills:
- Deep understanding of Rails conventions and best practices
- Experience with Rails application architecture and design patterns
- Familiarity with Rails ecosystem gems (e.g., Devise, CanCanCan, Sidekiq)
- Knowledge of Rails performance optimization techniques
- Experience with Rails upgrades and maintenance of legacy Rails applications
Additional Relevant Skills:
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS)
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker)
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- Knowledge of microservices architecture
- Experience with background job processing and caching mechanisms
- Familiarity with web security best practices
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Mentoring experience for junior developers
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to code quality
Our Fantastic Benefits
We offer company-wide monthly bonuses, employee referral bonuses, 401k matching (US), fully paid medical insurance (US), open/generous paid time off (length varies by country), parental leave (length varies by country), adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement, certification completion bonuses, gym benefits, and a relaxed dress code - all in a modern, high-tech, and fun work environment. For more details about our benefits, visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/benefits.
Note: An applicant assessment and background check may be part of your hiring procedure.
Individuals seeking employment at KnowBe4 are considered without prejudice to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/request-accommodation.
No recruitment agencies, please.
