Senior Ruby on Rails Backend Developer

1 Month ago • 5-8 Years • Backend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Bounteous x Accolite is seeking a Senior Backend Developer with expertise in Ruby on Rails to join their team. The role involves transforming a large startup into a micro-services, domain-driven design powerhouse. Responsibilities include leading the design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend services, architecting solutions, mentoring junior developers, and driving the adoption of design patterns and SOLID principles. The developer will also be responsible for designing and optimizing databases, championing test-driven development, making architectural decisions, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring adherence to coding standards and security guidelines. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and participation in Agile processes are key.
Must have:
  • 5-8 years of experience in backend development with Ruby on Rails
  • Expertise in object-oriented programming, design patterns, and SOLID principles
  • Strong understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and ORM frameworks (Active Record)
  • Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs
  • Experience with testing tools (RSpec, Capybara, MiniTest) and TDD
  • Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail skills
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
  • Experience with front-end technologies (JavaScript, jQuery, React)
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
  • Exposure to NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra)
  • Experience with profiling and monitoring tools (New Relic, Skylight, Scout)
  • Understanding of web security practices (OAuth, JWT, SSO)
Perks:
  • Visa sponsorship available

Job Details

Bounteous x Accolite is a premier end-to-end digital transformation consultancy dedicated to partnering with ambitious brands to create digital solutions for today’s complex challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. With uncompromising standards for technical and domain expertise, we deliver innovative and strategic solutions in Strategy, Analytics, Digital Engineering, Cloud, Data & AI, Experience Design, and Marketing.

Our Co-Innovation methodology is a unique engagement model designed to align interests and accelerate value creation. Our clients worldwide benefit from the skills and expertise of over 4,000+ expert team members across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA. By partnering with leading technology providers, we craft transformative digital experiences that enhance customer engagement and drive business success.

Information Security Responsibilities

    • Promote and enforce awareness of key information security practices, including acceptable use of information assets, malware protection, and password security protocols
    • Identify, assess, and report security risks, focusing on how these risks impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets
    • Understand and evaluate how data is stored, processed, or transmitted, ensuring compliance with data privacy and protection standards (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
    • Ensure data protection measures are integrated throughout the information lifecycle to safeguard sensitive information

Overview

    • Join our dynamic and innovative team as a Senior Backend Developer (Ruby on Rails) and embark on an exciting journey of transforming a billion-dollar startup into a cutting-edge micro-services, domain-driven design powerhouse. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a crucial role in building the future of our company.

Roles & Responsibilities:


    • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable and robust backend services and applications using Ruby on Rails.
    • Architect and implement backend solutions, making strategic architectural decisions that align with business goals and scalability requirements.
    • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, providing technical leadership, code reviews, and best practices.
    • Drive the adoption of design patterns, SOLID principles, and RESTful APIs to ensure a maintainable, extensible, and scalable codebase.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, and deliver high-quality software products.
    • Design and optimize database schemas and queries for performance, scalability, and reliability, utilizing Active Record for database interactions.
    • Champion a culture of test-driven development (TDD) and write comprehensive unit tests using frameworks like RSpec or Minitest to ensure code coverage and maintainability.
    • Make architectural decisions regarding technology stack, frameworks, and third-party integrations, considering factors such as performance, security, and maintainability.
    • Lead technical discussions and provide insights into emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
    • Troubleshoot complex backend issues, perform root cause analysis, and provide timely resolutions.
    • Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines.
    • Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth deployment and operation of backend services.
    • Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.

Required Skills:


    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
    • 5-8 years of experience in backend development, specifically using Ruby on Rails.
    • Expertise in object-oriented programming concepts, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
    • Strong understanding of relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL or MySQL, and experience in optimizing database performance.
    • Experience with ORM frameworks like Active Record.
    • Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
    • Experience with testing tools such as RSpec, Capybara, MiniTest, and understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD).
    • Familiarity with background job processing using tools like Sidekiq, Resque, or Delayed::Job.
    • Understanding of caching mechanisms (e.g., Memcached, Redis) to optimize performance.
    • Experience with deploying applications using Heroku or AWS.
    • Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
    • Ensuring code quality, reliability, and maintainability through careful design and testing.
    • Ability to optimize database queries, and experience with database migrations and indexing.
    • Deep understanding of web security practices (e.g., protecting against XSS, CSRF, SQL injection), and experience with OAuth, JWT, and SSO.
    • Familiarity with profiling and monitoring tools like New Relic, Skylight, or Scout to identify and improve application performance.
    • Solid understanding of front-end technologies to bridge the gap between back-end and user interface.
    • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
    • Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
    • Ability to make strategic technical decisions and drive architectural discussions.

Preferred Skills:


    • Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems. 
    • Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
    • Experience with front-end technologies like JavaScript, jQuery, or react to manage full-stack development.
    • Ability to collaborate with front-end developers and ensure seamless API integrations.
    • Hands-on experience with AWS, Google Cloud, or Heroku for deploying and scaling applications.
    • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization tools like Docker, and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
    • Experience in Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and task assignment.
    • Exposure to NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra
    • Experience with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI for automating deployments.
    • Understanding of software security best practices. 
    • Active participation in the developer community through conferences, meetups, or open-source contributions. 

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Bounteous x Accolite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Bounteous x Accolite does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Bounteous x Accolite is willing to sponsor eligible candidates for employment visas. 

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