Backend Developer

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.
• Experience working with ruby on rails as well as libraries like Resque and RSpec.
• Ability to write clean ruby code.

Hey there! We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Ruby on Rails developer to join our team. As a key member of our development team, you will be responsible for enhancing our product offerings and ensuring smooth operations and scalability of our existing infrastructure. If you have a strong foundation in RoR development, possess a knack for writing clean code, and are excited about building and scaling innovative products, we would love to hear from you.

To provide you with a brief overview of the job role, we are sharing the specific requirements that we expect from you. Please have a look:

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Ruby on Rails developer in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of Ruby, Ruby on Rails framework, and PostgreSQL.
• Extensive experience with hosting and maintaining production applications on AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services.
• Solid understanding of real-time communication and experience with socket programming.
• Experience in implementing AI in real-world applications is a solid plus.
• Experience in front-end technologies, particularly Vue.js would be a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze and debug complex issues.
• Experience leading a development team or mentoring junior developers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Architect and implement scalable solutions using RoR, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
• Develop and maintain APIs, web services, and integrations with various third-party systems.
• Lead and collaborate with a team of developers to design, develop, and maintain high-quality scalable applications.
• Recruit and provide technical leadership and guidance to developers.
• Optimise and ensure the reliability of the backend infrastructure.
• Optimise application performance and ensure the scalability and security of the software.
• Stay up-to-date and passionate about the latest technologies, trends, and best practices in software development.
• Optimize the monthly spending on cloud infrastructure.

About Foaps:

We are an innovative startup empowering restaurants to excel in the online food delivery business. Our platform aggregates all online food delivery orders into a single consolidated dashboard, improving the efficiency of order management and aiding restaurant growth. With a strong presence in the Indian market and partnerships with major delivery services like Zomato, Swiggy, Dunzo, Thrive, and magicpin, we are making a significant impact in the restaurant industry. Backed by flat6labs Bahrain, our mission is to revolutionize how restaurants conduct their online food delivery business.

For more details visit our website www.foaps.co

Why Join Foaps?:

At Foaps, we offer compelling reasons for you to join our team:

• Collaborate directly with the founders: As a part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with the founders and actively participate in the decision-making processes of our early-stage startup. Your contributions will have a direct impact on shaping the direction and success of our business.

• Stock options: We believe in recognizing and rewarding the hard work and dedication of our team members. As a valued team member, you will be eligible for stock options based on your performance and contributions. This allows you to share in the growth and success of the company.

• Performance-based salary increments: We value your efforts and believe in fostering a culture of growth. Individuals’ performance, dedication, contribution, and achievements will be acknowledged and rewarded accordingly.

• Team-oriented environment: At Foaps, we prioritize collaboration and teamwork. Our company culture is not based on hierarchy but rather on creating an environment that fits the needs and strengths of our team. We foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where everyone's voice is heard and contributions are valued.

• Make a difference in the Restaurant industry: Foaps is revolutionizing the online food delivery business, making it easier for restaurants to do online delivery business. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to this transformation and play a vital role in shaping the future of the restaurant industry.

Interested? Join us and become a vital part of our startup journey. Together, we'll build an exciting future and make a real impact.

Requirements and Qualifications :
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
- 3-5 years of experience with Ruby and the Rails framework
- 3-5 years of experience with Git and Github
- 3-5 years of experience with SQL backends, preferably MongoDB, PostGre SQL
- Familiarity with testing tools such as Rspec
- Knowledge of Docker and docker-based deployment

- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
- Team player
- Good time-management skills

About the Company:

 It is a Data as a Service company that helps businesses harness the power of data. Our technology fuels some of the most interesting big data projects of the word. We are a small bunch of people working towards shaping the imminent data-driven future by solving some of its fundamental and toughest challenges. 

Role: We are looking for an experienced team lead to drive data acquisition projects end to end. In this role, you will be working in the web scraping team with data engineers, helping them solve complex web problems and mentor them along the way. You’ll be adept at delivering large-scale web crawling projects, breaking down barriers for your team and planning at a higher level, and getting into the detail to make things happen when needed.  

Responsibilities  

•  Interface with clients and sales team to translate functional requirements into technical requirements 
•  Plan and estimate tasks with your team, in collaboration with the delivery managers 
•  Engineer complex data acquisition projects 
•  Guide and mentor your team of engineers 
•  Anticipate issues that might arise and proactively consider those into design 
•  Perform code reviews and suggest design changes 

Prerequisites 

•  Between 2-3 years of relevant experience 
• Fluent programming skills and well-versed with scripting languages like Python or Ruby 
• Solid foundation in data structures and algorithms 
• Excellent tech troubleshooting skills 
• Good understanding of web data landscape 
• Prior exposure to DOM, XPATH and hands on experience with selenium/automated testing is a plus