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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (Ruby / GOlang) - **Company:** Workato - **Location:** Madrid, Spain (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Server Applications, Microsoft Azure, Batch Processing, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Data Integration, Data Security, Database Design, Software Debugging, DevOps, Amazon DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Message Broker, Network Programming, Ruby, SQL Databases, Toolchain, Web Applications, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Load Balancing, Caching, Backend, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Vertica, Restful APIs, Webhooks, Data Pipelines, Docker, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** July 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.es/contact-us.html ## About the Role + Strong experience in building scalable distributed backend applications (5+ years). + Great understanding of all building blocks of large web applications: databases, load balancers, application servers, message brokers, caching, monitoring, etc. + Good understanding of network protocols and stacks. + Good understanding of DB technologies: classic databases and modern no-SQL. + Knowledge of basic data structures and algorithms and how they are used is a must. + Multilingual programming experience: our code base is primarily in Ruby, with trend to migrate to GOlang and Rust. + Excellent debugging, analytical, problem solving, and social skills. + BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject, 7+ years of industry experience. Optional + Background in GO-lang and/or Rust. + Background in network programming. + Background in application, data security. + Deep knowledge of physical DB design. + Experience of working with Docker and other isolation technologies. + Experience of working with public cloud infrastructure providers(AWS/Azure/Google Cloud). + Experience in related fields (DevOps, ML, DBA, Enterprise applications, etc). + Experience in building/deploying data processing pipelines is a plus. + Experience of working with third-party REST APIs at scale (request throttling, batch processing etc). + Familiarity with WASM platform and toolchain. ## Description We are looking for an exceptional Senior Backend Developer (Ruby/Go) to join our growing Engine team. The Engine team develops and maintains most things related to Workato Recipe runtime. Everything related to recipe execution: DSL, pulling events, processing webhooks, executing jobs. There are various aspects to it: performance, scaling, storage, durability, atomicity, concurrency guarantees, data protection, and encryption. In this role, you will also be responsible to: + Build/extend/troubleshot/fix complex heterogeneous GOlang and Ruby applications, Ruby monolith application, as well as small self-contained GOlang microservices. + We also consider strong Ruby only candidates, as well as Golang-only candidates who is open to learn some ruby. + Improve execution engine of custom third-party code (Ruby DSL, isolation, performance, new features). + Write well designed, testable, efficient code in Ruby and GOlang. + Integration of data storage solutions Postgres/S3/DynamoDB/Kafka/ClickHouse etc. + Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle. + Provide code reviews to your teammates. + Evaluate and propose improvements to existing system. + Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems. + Help maintain code quality, organization and automatization. + We always explore new technologies and work with Rust and Wasm can be foreseen. ## Related Videos - [Rust Beyond Systems: Revolutionizing Web Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1111-rust-beyond-systems-revolutionizing-web-development) - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Fireside Chat with David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/980-fireside-chat-with-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [Build and Deploy a Fullstack App with Open Source Tooling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/775-build-and-deploy-a-fullstack-app-with-open-source-tooling) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)