Senior ROR Backend Developer

Information Security Responsibilities

• Awareness on information security measures such as acceptable use of information assets, malware protection, password security
• Understand and report security risks and how they impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets
• Understand how data is stored, processed, or transmitted from a Data privacy and protection standpoint

Overview

• Join our dynamic and innovative team as a Senior Backend Developer (Ruby on Rails) and embark on an exciting journey of transforming a billion-dollar startup into a cutting-edge micro-services, domain-driven design powerhouse. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a crucial role in building the future of our company.

Roles & Responsibilities:

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• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable and robust backend services and applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Architect and implement backend solutions, making strategic architectural decisions that align with business goals and scalability requirements.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, providing technical leadership, code reviews, and best practices.
• Drive the adoption of design patterns, SOLID principles, and RESTful APIs to ensure a maintainable, extensible, and scalable codebase.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and deliver high-quality software products.
• Design and optimize database schemas and queries for performance, scalability, and reliability, utilizing Active Record for database interactions.
• Champion a culture of test-driven development (TDD) and write comprehensive unit tests using frameworks like RSpec or Minitest to ensure code coverage and maintainability.
• Make architectural decisions regarding technology stack, frameworks, and third-party integrations, considering factors such as performance, security, and maintainability.
• Lead technical discussions and provide insights into emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex backend issues, perform root cause analysis, and provide timely resolutions.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of backend services.
• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.

Required Skills:

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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in backend development, specifically using Ruby on Rails.
• Expertise in object-oriented programming concepts, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
• Strong understanding of relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL or MySQL, and experience in optimizing database performance.
• Experience with ORM frameworks like Active Record.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience with testing tools such as RSpec, Capybara, MiniTest, and understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Familiarity with background job processing using tools like Sidekiq, Resque, or Delayed::Job.
• Understanding of caching mechanisms (e.g., Memcached, Redis) to optimize performance.
• Experience with deploying applications using Heroku or AWS.
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Ensuring code quality, reliability, and maintainability through careful design and testing.
• Ability to optimize database queries, and experience with database migrations and indexing.
• Deep understanding of web security practices (e.g., protecting against XSS, CSRF, SQL injection), and experience with OAuth, JWT, and SSO.
• Familiarity with profiling and monitoring tools like New Relic, Skylight, or Scout to identify and improve application performance.
• Solid understanding of front-end technologies to bridge the gap between back-end and user interface.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to make strategic technical decisions and drive architectural discussions.

Preferred Skills:

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• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems. 
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. 
• Experience with front-end technologies like JavaScript, jQuery, or react to manage full-stack development.
• Ability to collaborate with front-end developers and ensure seamless API integrations.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Google Cloud, or Heroku for deploying and scaling applications.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization tools like Docker, and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Experience in Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and task assignment.
• Exposure to NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra. 
• Experience with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI for automating deployments.
• Understanding of software security best practices. 
• Active participation in the developer community through conferences, meetups, or open-source contributions.