Description:
ENVIRONMENT:
DESIGN, implement, and maintain the core business logic, APIs, and data storage systems of web applications of a dynamic AgriTech company seeking your coding expertise to be its next Senior Back-End Software Developer. Your focus will be on developing high-quality, scalable code and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proficiency in technical leadership, architecture, project planning, and maintaining large Ruby on Rails codebases would set you apart.
DUTIES:
- Design, develop, and maintain the core Ruby on Rails API and application logic.
- Design and implement GraphQL schema and resolvers to efficiently serve Front-End clients.
- Manage the full application lifecycle including deployment and maintenance on cloud infrastructure like AWS and Heroku (for API and background workers).
- Maintain and improve data storage strategies — research sharding and other concepts, as well as different DB/storage types (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Snowflake).
- Write maintainable production-ready code while adhering to Software Development best practices (e.g., thorough testing and security).
- Deep dive R&D and architect scalable solutions to complex data and business logic problems.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Development practices and technology stack.
- Collaborate with Front-End Developers to ensure smooth API integration and performance.
- Say your say! We drive a culture of knowledge sharing in workshops/etc. and are always open to questions and feedback on topics like implementation details and product direction.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
- Preferably a Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or Information Systems.
Experience/Skills –
- 5+ Years of professional experience in Back-End Development.
Advantageous –
Experience with distributed data processing via ETL/similar processes. Familiarity with other databases/storage types (e.g., MongoDB, Snowflake). Experience using Docker for local development. Contributions to open-source projects or participation in relevant Back-End communities.
ATTRIBUTES:
Excellent teamwork, collaboration, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle multiple projects an