Senior Backend Engineer (New Business)

Accountabilities:

• Own the design, development, and maintenance of robust backend services primarily using Ruby on Rails, ensuring code is scalable, testable, and maintainable.


• Build and enhance distributed systems and services involving technologies such as Kafka, GraphQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern cloud infrastructure.


• Collaborate with infrastructure engineers to ensure seamless integration between application code and platform-level systems.


• Write automated tests, perform code reviews, and contribute to maintaining high engineering standards across the team.


• Participate in system design discussions, helping define architecture decisions that balance performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability.


• Continuously improve engineering processes, contribute ideas, and support knowledge sharing across the team.


• Mentor peers and contribute to raising the overall technical bar of the engineering organization.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has strong backend engineering experience with a deep understanding of distributed systems and modern software practices. You should be comfortable working in fast-paced environments, solving ambiguous technical problems, and making trade-offs across performance, scalability, and maintainability.

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend or web development using Ruby and Ruby on Rails.


• Strong experience with SQL databases and data modeling in production environments.


• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles, software architecture, and automated testing practices.


• Experience working with or exposure to distributed systems and event-driven architectures (Kafka is a plus).


• Familiarity with GraphQL and modern backend service design is highly valued.


• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate multiple technical approaches and choose the most effective solution.


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and collaborate across teams.


• A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivered work.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and market benchmarks


• Remote-first or flexible working arrangements


• Opportunity to work on high-scale, modern backend systems and cutting-edge technologies


• Strong engineering culture focused on learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement


• Professional development opportunities and exposure to advanced distributed systems


• Collaborative environment with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams


• High-impact work contributing directly to product and platform evolution

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