Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Career.io's Talent, Inc. as a Backend Engineer and play a dual role as a player and coach. You'll be part of a team developing and maintaining robust Ruby microservices for large-scale consumer applications. This 100% remote position requires excellent technical skills, leadership, and a passion for mentoring. You will architect, design, and implement backend systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure code quality. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, opportunities for career progression, and support for professional development. We value a collaborative and inclusive culture where innovation is encouraged.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 8+ years of backend engineering experience, with a proven track record of developing and maintaining large-scale consumer-facing applications
• Expert knowledge of Ruby with deep understanding of its ecosystems
• Proficient in database design and management, particularly with PostgreSQL
• Experience with middleware technologies, specifically Redis
• Deep understanding of computer architectures and software engineering principles
• Passion for writing clean, maintainable, and testable code
• Strong experience with unit testing, code coverage, and testing frameworks
• Proficient in containerization and Deployment technologies(e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)
• Proven experience with Elasticsearch for designing and optimizing search indexing, querying, and data retrieval performance
• Basic understanding of using Kibana for log analysis and data visualization
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Be part of the development of highly scalable and reliable Ruby microservices
• Architect, design, and implement backend systems with a focus on high availability, low latency, and scalability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Ensure consistent use of shared platform components and technologies within the engineering team
• Implement and maintain proper database design and integration using PostgreSQL
• Design and implement caching mechanisms using middleware such as Redis
• Drive continuous adoption and integration of relevant new technologies into the design
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Ruby language, tools, and best practices
• Foster a culture of code quality and enforce best practices for unit testing and code coverage
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers through coaching and career development

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits, with ample opportunities for career progression
• Support for professional development and continuous learning
• A leadership role with significant impact on the product and the business
• This is a 100% remote/work-from-home role, and open to most locations/countries