The Backend Software Engineer will design, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems, collaborate across teams, and mentor junior engineers, with a strong focus on RESTful APIs and microservices.
About Us
We're leaders in technology, managing over 120K production databases and delivering 5+ SaaS products. Handling an average of 15K req/min, we're committed to reliability and scalability. Join us in driving technological advancement and making an impact worldwide.
Job Summary
Seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust backend solutions for high-scale systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure, performant, and maintainable architectures. Ideal candidates have a proven track record in backend development with any modern framework and a demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems that power our high-traffic SaaS platforms.
- Implement RESTful APIs and microservices that integrate seamlessly with distributed systems.
- Ensure efficiency, security, and performance across backend infrastructure.
- Write clean, maintainable code aligned with industry best practices.
- Develop and execute automated tests using frameworks like RSpec or equivalents.
- Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence.
- Contribute to process improvements in CI/CD, DevOps, and system monitoring.
- Collaborate with our team to evolve our Ruby on Rails-based architecture while exploring opportunities for innovation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 4+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
- Proficiency in at least one modern backend framework (e.g., Ruby on Rails, Node.js, Django, Spring Boot).
- Familiarity with Ruby on Rails or willingness to transition into it (we provide onboarding support).
- Deep understanding of backend concepts: RESTful APIs, object-oriented programming, database design, and distributed systems.
- Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and version control systems like Git.
- Strong grasp of testing methodologies and automated test frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and lead technical initiatives.
Top Skills
Django
Git
MySQL
Node.js
Postgres
Rspec
Ruby On Rails
Spring Boot
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