Backend Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled Backend Engineer with expertise in Ruby on Rails to join our dynamic and growing team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience building scalable, reliable, and high-performance server-side applications using Rails. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the backend systems that power our applications.

This role involves working closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers to deliver robust, efficient solutions.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Backend Engineer with expertise in Rails. Strong understanding of the Rails framework, ActiveRecord, and RESTful conventions. Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Ruby, along with experience in other languages like Python, Java, or Node.js (optional). Strong knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL), such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Elastic DB, MongoDB, etc.

Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, or other API technologies. Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization tools like Docker. Experience in Redis and tools for high performance data caching, session management, and optimizing database queries Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (Git), and automated testing. Familiarity with security best practices and performance tuning. Problem-solving attitude and a team-oriented mindset. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary Health and dental insurance. 401K matching Flexible working hours and remote work options. Wellhub (formerly Gympass) membership Work from home stipend Events stipend Salary $124,000 - $188,000 per year