Posted at: 10 September

Senior Back-end Developer

Company

Talent Hackers

Talent Hackers is a recruitment B2B company specializing in sourcing and placing remote professionals for fast-growing startups, with a focus on cost-effective global hiring solutions.

Remote Hiring Policy:

Talent Hackers specializes in remote talent placement and hires from a global network of professionals, with team members working across various time zones, including EST.

Job Type

Full-time

Allowed Applicant Locations

Canada, North America, South America

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Job Description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with expertise in Ruby on Rails to design, develop, and maintain efficient, scalable backend systems. In this role, you will collaborate with front-end developers, build and optimize APIs (RESTful/GraphQL), and enhance overall system architecture to support a legacy site. You will also be responsible for ensuring database integrity, debugging applications, and working with cloud services like AWS or Heroku.

Core Tasks:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable /efficient backend systems using Ruby on Rails

  • Collaborate with front-end devs to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic

  • Build and maintain APIs (RESTful/GraphQL) to support front-end functionality

  • Manage and optimize database performance, ensuring data integrity and security

  • Develop solutions for improving the overall system architecture to support the legacy site

  • Implement best practices for backend performance, including caching & load balancing

  • Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure seamless functionality and uptime

  • Work with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Heroku) to deploy and maintain applications

  • Assist with backend integrations for third-party services and payment gateways

Must Haves:

  • 5-7+ years of experience as a Backend Developer, with a strong focus on Ruby

  • Experience managing a team of developers to deliver large projects

  • Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs or GraphQL services

  • Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)

  • Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git or similar tool)

  • Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS, Heroku, or similar platforms

  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills

  • Ability to work EST

Nice to Have:

  • Experience building tech for the travel and tourism industry

  • Experience with front-end technologies like Next.js, React, or similar frameworks

  • Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices

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