ROR developer

About the role

A backend engineer at Peoplebox is a one who loves to look for patterns and extremely resourceful.

You will be exposed to different challenges right from building multi-source integration platform to working deeply in Kubernetes clusters. At the core, you should be great at building system design, great at SQL, breaking down broad-problems into smaller sub-problems and build clarity.

We also value self-drivenness. Have you done something that you did out of what was asked for you to be done? Did you do a hobby project? Did you host it somewhere? Did you try to get some users to it? Did you do something at work that was not really part of the sprint but it added value?

We are looking for a self-driven Senior Backend Engineer who can join us and take ownership of releases that they do.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Typical Day: Your typical day would be building data models and APIs that would be consumed by Frontend engineers.
• Teamwork: Your success is directly proportional to how well you collaborate with your Frontend Partner. We’d expect you to be pro-active and communicate well over Slack and Calls.
• Problem Solving: You’ll be solving hard problems in architecture and integrations that enable the business.
• Delivery: We really value timely delivery. Speed is what makes us different. You should be ready to move fast and release.
• Self-Driven: We’d like people who don’t like to be managed and want to be self-driven. You are not waiting for someone to tell you what to do.

Experience:

Hands-on experience creating web applications using Ruby on Rails

Knowledge of Rails-related tools and practices like RSpec, TDD/BDD

Good understanding of HTTP and how the web works.

Proficient with database schema design, indexing, query optimization

Good understanding of MVC design pattern

Experience using “git” is desired but not mandatory.

Basic knowledge of web technologies desired (HTML, CSS, JS and jQuery)

Good knowledge of automated deployment, monitoring and performance analysis

Hands-on DevOps experience is greatly desired

Knowledge of cloud and server infrastructure (AWS in particular) will be a huge plus

• Contributing to the backend of the product development.
• Maintaining these applications for accuracy and high availability.
• Contributing to and enforcing great coding practices through code reviews.
• Sharing knowledge with your colleagues during regular knowledge Sharing sessions.
• Collaborate across functions and own the planning, estimation and execution for parts of the product.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve system designs, architecture and implementation standards.

• Experience of architecting and building products/business critical backend applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Experience with relational databases like Postgres or MySQL.
• Experience of deploying and maintaining web applications.
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure like AWS, GCP etc.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and stress testing tools.
• Good communication skills.

• 3+ years of experience with Ruby On Rails.
• Strong Project & Time Management Skills, along with the ability to apply these skills while working independently, or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of blockchain technology, smart contracts and cryptocurrency will be an added advantage
• Experience in fintech domain will be another added advantage
• Bachelor’s degree in computer programming, computer science, or a related field.
• Fluency or understanding of specific languages, such as Java, PHP, or Python, and operating systems may be required.