Senior Back-end Developer

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with expertise in Ruby on Rails to design, develop, and maintain efficient, scalable backend systems. In this role, you will collaborate with front-end developers, build and optimize APIs (RESTful/GraphQL), and enhance overall system architecture to support a legacy site. You will also be responsible for ensuring database integrity, debugging applications, and working with cloud services like AWS or Heroku.

Core Tasks

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable /efficient backend systems using Ruby on Rails
• Collaborate with front-end devs to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
• Build and maintain APIs (RESTful/GraphQL) to support front-end functionality
• Manage and optimize database performance, ensuring data integrity and security
• Develop solutions for improving the overall system architecture to support the legacy site
• Implement best practices for backend performance, including caching & load balancing
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure seamless functionality and uptime
• Work with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Heroku) to deploy and maintain applications
• Assist with backend integrations for third-party services and payment gateways

Must Haves

• 5-7+ years of experience as a Backend Developer, with a strong focus on Ruby
• Experience managing a team of developers to deliver large projects
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs or GraphQL services
• Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git or similar tool)
• Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS, Heroku, or similar platforms
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to work EST

Nice to Have:

• Experience building tech for the travel and tourism industry
• Experience with front-end technologies like Next.js, React, or similar frameworks
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices