Lead Software Engineer, Ruby on Rails/C++

We are looking for Lead Software Engineer to join our team developing web-based technology platform, Derwent SequenceBase - an essential resource for searching, analyzing and exploring the world's patented biological sequences used by scientists and IP professionals.About YouA bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline5+ years of experience as a software engineer with a strong focus on developing modular, efficient, and maintainable code. Solid understanding of software design principles and system architecture5+ years of professional experience working with Ruby on Rails and/or C++2+ years of experience writing and executing unit tests2+ years of experience working with Elasticsearch and PostgresIt would be great if you also had…Experience working with Docker containers and containerized applicationsExperience working in Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)Hands‑on experience with AWS and cloud‑based servicesExposure to microservices architectures and RESTful APIsFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practicesExperience or interest in bioinformatics, biological data processing, or large‑scale scientific datasetsUnderstanding of patents, intellectual property, or prior‑art analysis, particularly within life sciencesWhat will you be doing in this role? Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in accordance with coding standardsReview peer code to ensure quality, performance, and maintainabilityDefine and contribute to the architecture of software solutionsImplement software for:High‑complexity specifications in limited‑scale systems, orMedium to high‑complexity specifications in large‑scale systemsRespond to direct and indirect customer inquiries regarding system functionality and design and participate in customer meetings as neededWrite and maintain technical documentation for applications and systemsParticipate as a key team member on multiple engineering initiatives and lead small projects or technical workstreamsAbout the teamYou will be working with a team of 3 other Software Engineers and 2 QA Engineers reporting to technical manager.Product you will be developing Derwent SequenceBase is a web‑based technology platform and a mission‑critical resource for biologics research and IP analysis. The platform provides:Access to the most comprehensive global patent sequence dataIntuitive tools to search, analyze, and explore biological sequencesHigh confidence insights for scientists, patent professionals, and IP analysts worldwideBenefits Holidays: 25 days paid leave per annum Private Health Insurance Paid Lunch Yearly Bonus Yearly Merit Plan My Learning Platform Fit Pass Life InsuranceAccident InsuranceCompany bicycles for rent free of chargeHours of WorkThis is a permanent full-time position, with core engagement hours within CET time zone. This is a hybrid position; you will be expected to work from our Belgrade office 3 days every other week.Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. #LI-Hybrid  At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all  qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.