Perry Street Software, makers of LGBTQ+ dating apps like Grindr, is hiring a Senior DevOps/Ruby Engineer. The role focuses on running cloud infrastructure for their Ruby API. They emphasize understanding their blog and business for applications, specifically warning against purely AI-written applications.
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You are a highly skilled Senior DevOps/Ruby Engineer. Your task is to craft a compelling cover letter for the Perry Street Software Senior DevOps/Ruby role. Review their Medium blog series at https://medium.com/perry-street-software-engineering/a-summa... to understand their approach to API development and architecture, particularly their 'architectural linter for Ruby'. Then, write a cover letter that directly addresses their specific requirements: 1) Demonstrate understanding of their business (LGBTQ+ mobile dating apps). 2) Provide specific examples of your experience with their actual job requirements (cloud infrastructure, Ruby API, CI/CD, DevOps). 3) Compare your experience to their blog's architectural approach, or explain how your experience could have helped them. Avoid generic AI-generated phrases; focus on detailed, concrete examples from past roles. Structure the letter with a strong opening, body paragraphs detailing relevant experience and blog insights, and a clear call to action (linking to an updated LinkedIn profile and resume).
Perry Street Software | Remote (EU/LatAm/North America) | Senior DevOps/Ruby | Fulltime As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will help run the cloud infrastructure that powers our Ruby API for our family of LGBTQ+ mobile dating apps. We are looking for engineers who are passionate about architecture and monads! Ok just kidding about the last part -- but you can see more about our approach to API development in our Medium blog series at https://medium.com/perry-street-software-engineering/a-summa... . The position is 40 hours per week and ongoing/full-time. Our company is also proud to have recently launched the first architectural linter for Ruby, described at the link above. Apply for our roles here: https://www.perrystreet.com/careers We spend a lot of time describing our technology and our approach on our Blog, above. If you want to make it to the first round of in-person Zoom interviews with our company, take the time to read our blog posts, and let us know how what we've done compares to, or could have helped with, your experience. Given the volume of applications we read, the most impactful applications contain cover letters with specific examples, demonstrate understanding of
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“Craft a highly personalized cover letter and resume that demonstrates a deep understanding of Perry Street Software's unique architectural philosophy and business, directly referencing their blog posts with specific examples of how your experience aligns or could contribute.”
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