Senior Ror Backend Developer

Summary

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Backend Developer (Ruby on Rails) and help transform a billion-dollar startup. You will play a crucial role in building the future of our company by leading backend development, mentoring junior developers, and making strategic architectural decisions. This position requires extensive experience with Ruby on Rails, relational databases, and RESTful APIs. You will champion TDD, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure adherence to coding standards and security guidelines. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. We encourage applications even if you don't meet all criteria.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Bounteous is willing to sponsor eligible candidates for employment visas
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