Senior Backend Developer (ROR)

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A Senior Backend Developer (Ruby on Rails) is responsible for designing, developing, and testing server-side logic for web applications using Ruby and the Ruby on Rails framework. They build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Ruby code, optimize the system for speed and scalability, and ensure high performance and availability of the applications. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, they integrate front‑end elements into applications, conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and translate business requirements into technical solutions. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and has at least eight years of experience with Ruby on Rails. They are proficient in various software testing methodologies, possess strong problem-solving skills, and have excellent English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users, studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; and following the software development lifecycle.
• Design, develop, and test server‑side logic by creating high‑quality, reusable, and scalable code using Ruby on Rails and other advanced backend technologies.
• Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code.
• Build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Ruby code; improve and optimize the performance of existing components and systems.
• Update job knowledge by studying state‑of‑the‑art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment, and by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues by constantly looking for ways to improve the software by identifying bottlenecks and bugs, and devising solutions to these problems.
• Lead and collaborate with agile cross‑functional teams by collaborating with product management, UX designers, and front‑end developers to define and implement innovative backend solutions, optimizing user interaction and experience.
• Conduct code reviews and mentorship by providing peer reviews, mentorship, and sharing knowledge with team members to maintain high code quality standards.
• Understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements by working closely with project managers and other stakeholders to understand the business goals and resolve complex business issues.
• Implement automated testing and unit tests by working closely with the QA team to build and maintain automated tests to ensure quality and save time and effort in testing.
• Improve operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures.
• Accomplish engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Qualifications

Competencies

Proficient in Ruby, Ruby on Rails, and other relevant backend technologies.

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