Backend Developer (Ruby on Rails)

Your Role - We’re seeking a skilled Ruby on Rails Backend Developer to scale our platform, enhance performance, and ensure seamless integrations. You’ll work in a dynamic environment where you’ll develop and maintain the backend services that power the app’s functionality, collaborating closely with frontend and mobile developers. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Maintain and expand the backend of our platform using Ruby on Rails, ensuring robustness and scalability 
• Design and implement APIs to support mobile and web applications, ensuring secure and efficient data transfer 
• Optimize server performance to ensure high availability, security, and low latency 
• Develop and integrate third-party services, including payment gateways, CRM systems, and external APIs 
• Collaborate with mobile developers to implement data models and ensure seamless integration with the mobile app 
• Work with front-end teams to ensure smooth data flow and user experiences 
• Implement authentication, authorization, and other security measures to safeguard user data 
• Monitor application performance, detect bottlenecks, and propose improvements 
• Write and keep unit tests, ensuring reliability and bug-free functionality in production 
• Design and maintain databases, ensuring they are scalable, efficient, and reliable 
• Develop and manage data pipelines for real-time and batch processing of large datasets 
• Troubleshoot production issues, providing quick resolutions and root cause analysis 
• Keep up with new technologies and Ruby on Rails best practices to continuously improve the backend architecture 
• Participate in code reviews, suggesting improvements and ensuring high-quality code 
• Collaborate with the team to ensure that the backend can handle increasing traffic and new features 
• Assist in onboarding new developers and contribute to their technical growth 

Technical Skills: 

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails in production environments 
• Proficient in relational database design and management, particularly with PostgreSQL or MySQL 
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design, OAuth, JWT, and SSO implementations 
• Experience deploying and maintaining applications on cloud platforms, especially Microsoft Azure 
• Skilled in version control using Git, including branching, pull requests, and code reviews 
• Proficiency with containerization and deployment pipelines, including Docker, CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or similar) 
• Strong understanding of performance optimization, scalability, and database query tuning 
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code 

Bonus Skills: 

• Experience working alongside mobile teams or contributing to mobile backend APIs 
• Familiarity with integrating backend systems with platforms 
• Knowledge of internationalization/localization practices in backend applications 

Soft Skills & Work Style: 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills — able to work closely with frontend, product, and QA teams 
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to diagnose and resolve backend issues quickly 
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment 
• Open to code reviews, mentorship, and continuous learning 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field 
• Prior experience in a startup or scaling product environments 
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies 

Relocation Support - We are ready to offer relocation assistance to the UAE, Dubai, and visa sponsorship.