Senior Ruby Backend Developer

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💎 Seniority level: Senior, Approx 5-7+ yrs experience in backend development

📍 Location: Canada

🔍 Industry: Revenue generation platform for accounting and professional services

🗣️ Languages: English

⏳ Experience: Approx 5-7+ yrs experience in backend development

🪄 Skills: AWSPostgreSQLCypressGitRubyRuby on RailsREST APIRedisCI/CD

Approx 5-7+ years experience in backend development, particularly with Ruby/Rails.
Strong competencies in data structures, distributed systems, algorithms, and software design.
Experience with Git and GitHub or similar tools.
Proficient with PostgreSQL and background job processing.
Experience with message queues and comfortable working in the terminal.
Familiarity with caching strategies, design patterns, and cloud architecture.
Able to consume and integrate third-party APIs.

Compile and analyze data, processes, and code to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to design cohesive code that enhances user experience.
Integrate data from back-end services and databases.
Develop and integrate APIs.
Record data and report it to proper parties.
Participate in continuing education and training.
Develop back-end functionality and assist the Lead developer.
Provide guidance on projects and participate in research and evaluations.
Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
Support a productive team environment with open communication.

Posted 4 months ago

📍 Canada

🧭 Full-Time

🔍 SaaS for accounting and professional services

🔧 Requirements

Approx 5-7+ years experience in backend development, with recent Ruby/Rails experience.
Solid foundation in computer science, with competencies in data structures and algorithms.
Passionate about clean code architecture and software craftsmanship.
Experience with Git and GitHub.
Familiarity with PostgreSQL, background job processing, and message queues.
Comfortable in the terminal and using profiling tools.
Knowledge of caching strategies and cloud architecture.

💡 Responsibilities

Compile and analyze data, processes, and code to troubleshoot problems.
Collaborate with front-end developers and other teams to design functional code.
Integrate data from back-end services and databases.
Develop APIs and report data to clients or leadership.
Participate in ongoing education and assist in back-end functionality development.
Mentor and provide guidance to newer developers.
Engage in code reviews and share best practices.

AWSBackend DevelopmentPostgreSQLCypressDesign PatternsGitJavascriptReact.jsRubyRuby on RailsAlgorithmsData StructuresRedisReactCoaching

Posted 4 months ago