Senior Backend Developer

Job Summary

• We are looking for a thoughtful, adaptive Senior Backend Developer with a growth mindset to build scalable and reliable backend features. You will work closely with product and client development teams to create dynamic applications and deliver high-performance server-side solutions. While Ruby on Rails is preferred, equivalent backend experience is acceptable.

Key Responsibilities

• Build scalable and highly reliable product features.
• Work with client developers to architect high-throughput systems.
• Conduct code and design reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Write and maintain technical documentation and process workflows.
• Collaborate through pair/mob programming to share knowledge and improve solutions.
• Communicate with Engineering Managers and Product Owners to define and prioritize work.
• Continuously improve product and platform by identifying technical or process inefficiencies.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical planning.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Ruby or similar dynamic scripting languages.
• 3+ years of experience in Ruby on Rails or a similar web framework.
• Experience with templating frameworks like Haml or ERB.
• Familiarity with TDD/BDD frameworks such as RSpec and Cucumber.
• Strong understanding of MySQL and relational database design.
• Proficient in RESTful API design and implementation.
• Experience with Git version control.
• Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to clarify ambiguous requirements.
• Disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in collaborative environments.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with GraphQL.
• Experience with AWS Lambda and the Serverless Framework.
• Familiarity with Docker and/or Kubernetes.
• Experience with React or React Native.
• Passion for mentoring and skill-sharing within the team.
• A strong continuous learning mindset and interest in tech trends.
• Ability to evaluate trade-offs between speed and quality to meet business goals.