About the role: A fast-growing tech company is seeking a Middle/Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer to help ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of its core platform. This position focuses on enhancing the stability, speed, and scalability of business-critical systems. The successful candidate will help shape infrastructure strategy, lead backend-focused development efforts, and collaborate closely with product and architecture teams to roll out impactful features across multiple platforms.
The organization operates in a dynamic, innovation-led environment where engineering teams are empowered to rapidly deliver new capabilities that improve digital workflows for global users, including SMEs and entrepreneurs.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead backend development for multiple services and applications built in Ruby.
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Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, improve infrastructure reliability, and enhance security protocols.
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Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to convert business needs into scalable technical implementations.
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Contribute to technical vision and participate in system architecture discussions.
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Uphold high coding standards through rigorous code reviews and automated testing.
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Drive feature enhancement across a multi-layered product ecosystem focused on operational efficiency and user satisfaction.
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Take part in mentoring less experienced developers and cultivating a culture of engineering excellence.
Requirements:
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Senior-level backend engineer with deep Ruby experience in 6 years plus, especially in modern frameworks.
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Strong background in building and integrating APIs and web services.
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Demonstrated history of working on complex software systems in fast-paced product environments.
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Familiarity with agile development methods, CI/CD pipelines, and testing strategies.
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Comfortable collaborating in a team-oriented, English-speaking engineering culture.
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Self-driven, adaptable, and capable of balancing delivery speed with long-term code quality.