Senior Backend Software Engineer - Ruby
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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 / Beneficios remote workcompetitive compensation and benefitsResponsabilidades Build, 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 principales 5+ 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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Collaborate with distributed teams and prepare for Rust/Wasm usage in the future Requisitos principales 5+ years of experience in scalable distributed backend development Strong understanding of databases, load balancers, app servers, message brokers, caching, and monitoring Solid knowledge of network protocols and stacks Experience with traditional and NoSQL DB technologies Strong foundations in data structures and algorithms Multilingual programming experience with Ruby, Go, 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 Willingness to work remotely with globally distributed teams excellent debugging analytical problem-solving Ruby Ruby on Rails PostgreSQL
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In 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 / Beneficios remote work competitive compensation and benefits Responsabilidades Build, extend, and troubleshoot Go and Ruby applications, including microservices Improve the execution engine for custom code (Ruby DSL, isolation, performance) and add new features Write clean, testable Ruby and Go code Integrate data storage solutions (Postgres, S3, DynamoDB, Kafka, ClickHouse) Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle and perform code reviews Identify bottlenecks and bugs, propose improvements, and maintain code quality and automation
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