The role:As a Senior Back-End Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping our core platform and driving impactful enhancements. You'll design, implement, and maintain backend services that support a growing user base, tackle scaling challenges, and optimize performance. Working closely with a dynamic team of engineers and stakeholders, you'll influence architectural decisions, establish best practices, and enhance system reliability. Your contributions will directly impact the platform's scalability, efficiency, and overall success.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and deploy back-end services and APIs using Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, and other components in our stack.
- Architect scalable solutions to handle high-volume data and transaction processing.
- Maintain and optimize existing code to ensure the stability and performance of the platform.
- Collaborate with front-end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define, design, and ship new features.
- Monitor production systems, resolve incidents, and implement improvements to prevent future issues.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to our culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, following best practices for software development.
Requirements:- 5+ years of experience in back-end software development, with a strong emphasis on Ruby on Rails.
- Proficiency in database design and management, particularly with PostgreSQL.
- Familiarity with background processing using Sidekiq or similar tools.
- Experience with cloud-based platforms (e.g., Heroku, AWS, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design and web application architecture.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong level of engagement and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams.
Nice-to-haves:- Experience with Redis for caching and message queuing.
- Knowledge of error monitoring tools such as Bugsnag or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with logging solutions like Coralogix.
- Understanding of front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular) to facilitate better back-end integration.
- Previous experience working in a startup or fast-paced development environment.
- Previous experience with ERP and e-commerce platforms.
- A passion for mentoring and helping others grow.
- Experience working in Agile environments using Jira and Confluence.
Benefits:- Competitive salary and bonuses.
- Flexible working hours and remote work options.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Generous vacation policy and paid time off.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- A collaborative culture that values growth and work-life balance.
