Senior Backend Engineer (Ruby) – Repository Services

Jobgether • Canada

Remote

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AI Summary

Design, develop, and maintain large-scale backend services in Ruby/Rails for a global software development platform. Own end-to-end features, optimize performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure, scalable systems. Leverage AI tools while ensuring code quality, reliability, and operational excellence in a fully remote environment.

Key Highlights

Own backend feature development from requirements to production deployment

Build scalable, secure, and observable services using Ruby/Rails and modern backend technologies

Collaborate with Product, Frontend, and Security teams in a remote-first, asynchronous environment

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy backend features from requirements to production

Build and maintain scalable APIs, background jobs, and integrations using Ruby/Rails and Go

Optimize database models, migrations, and query performance for high reliability

Implement automated testing strategies (unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end) and participate in code reviews

Monitor production systems, troubleshoot issues, and propose architectural improvements

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions

Use AI tools to enhance development workflows while ensuring code quality and reliability

Participate in on-call rotations and operational support as needed

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Technical Skills Required

Ruby on Rails Backend Architecture API Development

Benefits & Perks

Fully remote working environment

Competitive compensation and equity-based rewards

Comprehensive benefits including health, financial security, parental leave, and flexible PTO

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Nice to Have

Experience with Go, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud deployments

Familiarity with PostgreSQL, caching, queues, and event-driven architectures

Knowledge of Rust, observability tools (metrics, logs, traces), and modular backend design

Job Description

As a Backend Engineer, you will contribute to the development and evolution of large-scale repository services powering a widely used software development platform. You will take ownership of backend features from initial requirements and technical design through implementation, deployment, and production monitoring. Working primarily with Ruby and modern backend technologies, you will build secure, scalable, and maintainable services that support millions of users. You will collaborate closely with Product Management, Frontend, Infrastructure, and Security teams to deliver reliable solutions. The role offers significant technical autonomy, opportunities to influence architectural decisions, and continuous learning alongside experienced engineers. Within a remote-first and asynchronous environment, you will help shape the future of software development while leveraging AI tools to improve engineering productivity.

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