Senior Backend Software Engineer - Ruby

Chronos Consulting
Madrid, Spain
4 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
7 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon S3 Software Quality Computer Programming Databases Data Structures Software Debugging Amazon DynamoDB PostgreSQL Message Broker Enterprise Messaging Systems Network Protocols NoSQL
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Ruby Load Balancing Data Storage Technologies Caching Backend Information Technology Apache Kafka Vertica Network Server

Job description

OverviewIn this role you will shape a high-performing, distributed backend platform that handles recipe execution, events, and jobs.You’ll work with a cross-functional team to scale and secure complex systems, balancing performance, durability, and concurrency.You’ll contribute across the full development lifecycle, improving the core engine and integrating diverse storage and messaging technologies.This is a mission-critical position at a leading software company offering strong compensation and remote collaboration across time zones.Compensaciones / Beneficiosremote workcompetitive compensation and benefitsResponsabilidadesBuild, extend, and troubleshoot Go and Ruby applications, including microservicesImprove the execution engine for custom code (Ruby DSL, isolation, performance) and add new featuresWrite clean, testable Ruby and Go codeIntegrate data storage solutions (Postgres, S3, DynamoDB, Kafka, ClickHouse)Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle and perform code reviewsIdentify bottlenecks and bugs, propose improvements, and maintain code quality and automationCollaborate with distributed teams and prepare for Rust/Wasm usage in the futureRequisitos principales5+ years of experience in scalable distributed backend developmentStrong understanding of databases, load balancers, app servers, message brokers, caching, and monitoringSolid knowledge of network protocols and stacksExperience with traditional and NoSQL DB technologiesStrong foundations in data structures and algorithmsMultilingual programming experience with Ruby, Go, and RustExcellent debugging, analytical, problem-solving, and social skillsBS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject, 7+ years of industry experienceWillingness to work remotely with globally distributed teamsexcellent debugginganalyticalproblem-solvingRubyRuby on RailsPostgreSQL

Requirements

This is a mission-critical position at a leading software company offering strong compensation and remote collaboration across time zones.Compensaciones / Beneficiosremote workcompetitive compensation and benefitsResponsabilidadesBuild, extend, and troubleshoot Go and Ruby applications, including microservicesImprove the execution engine for custom code (Ruby DSL, isolation, performance) and add new featuresWrite clean, testable Ruby and Go codeIntegrate data storage solutions (Postgres, S3, DynamoDB, Kafka, ClickHouse)Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle and perform code reviewsIdentify bottlenecks and bugs, propose improvements, and maintain code quality and automationCollaborate with distributed teams and prepare for Rust/Wasm usage in the futureRequisitos principales5+ years of experience in scalable distributed backend developmentStrong understanding of databases, load balancers, app servers, message brokers, caching, and monitoringSolid knowledge of network protocols and stacksExperience with traditional and NoSQL DB technologiesStrong foundations in data structures and algorithmsMultilingual programming experience with Ruby, Go, and RustExcellent debugging, analytical, problem-solving, and social skillsBS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject, 7+ years of industry experienceWillingness to work remotely with globally distributed teamsexcellent debugginganalyticalproblem-solvingRubyRuby on RailsPostgreSQL

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