Software Developer - Ruby on Rails at With a leading transport & Logistics company · Mumbai · 2 - 7 years · ₹5L - ₹20L / yr · Posted 31 Dec 2021

Software Developer - Ruby on Rails
at With a leading transport & Logistics company
Backend Developer
Technical Overview
* You will be expected to develop and maintain large-scale complex backend web applications.
* You will be expected to rapidly learn and apply relevant new technologies.
* You will be having a high level of interaction with business and product stakeholders.
* You will be working on the entire web application stack, which includes:
- Web server hosting
- RESTful / RPC communication
- Message brokering
- Backend application layer, which includes the service and domain layers
- Data layer for persistence or caching
* You will be participating in an agile software development cycle, which includes:
- Design
- Development
- Code Review
- Unit and Integration Testing
- Deployment
* You will be exposed to the following technologies:
- Web application frameworks: Ruby on Rails, Node.js, Java Play, Vert.x, AIOHTTP, AWS Lambda
- Languages: Ruby, Java, Kotlin, Javascript, Python
- Datastores: PostgreSQL, Aerospike, Redis, Amazon Redshift
- Communication: HTTP, Amazon SQS, Sidekiq, Amazon SNS
- Server Management: Amazon ECS, Docker
Product Overview
* You will be contributing to products concerning both customers and partner drivers.
* Product sectors include:
- Growth: You’ll build tools to help boost user growth on the platform including our industry best driver on-boarding, training and certification system, referral system, and lead management models.
- Lifecycle Management: Build tools to help users engage with the platform better, which includes rewards and recognition module, subscription service, account management tools, partner and customer wallets and payout modules, and churn detection systems among others.
- Transaction Experience: You’ll help deliver the most delightful booking experience to our customers and drivers. As part of this team, you’ll be responsible for our core booking system, pricing and payment systems, location tracking and filtering services, fraud prevention systems, and in-app ticketing and support among others.
- Fulfilment: As part of the fulfilment team, you’ll work on systems which ensure high degree of ride fulfilment on the platform. Tools including allocation methodologies and system, dynamic pricing, dynamic partner routing, and partner re-activation tools among others.
- Enterprise Solutions: You’ll help Porter’s enterprise customers achieve delivery excellence. You’ll build tools for contract management, fleet management, fleet and route optimization tools, alerting and monitoring tools, and analytics suite among others.
Qualification Prerequisites
- Colleges: All NITs, IIITs and IITs, BITS, PEC, VIT, PESIT, DTU and Indraprastha University
- CGPA: >= 7.5

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● Design and develop backend architectures to support robust, scalable, and secure web applications and
systems with a focus on backend development using Django.
● Design, implement and maintain high quality RESTful APIs to support seamless communication between
frontend, backend and other services.
● Design, implement, and maintain database schemas. Ensure the integrity, performance, and security of
data.
● Ensure the scalability and reliability of our backend infrastructure on AWS. Ensure reliable management of
infrastructure on cloud aiming for 0 downtime of systems.
● Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, while adhering to best practices and industry standards.
Develop and maintain documentation for our backend systems, APIs, and data models.
● Conduct high quality code reviews and provide feedback to other team members to ensure best practices
are adhered to.
● Take ownership of the development, testing, and deployment of web applications. Break down high-level
business problems into smaller chunks and build systems.
● Work closely with the frontend development team, product managers, and designers to plan new features
and optimize existing ones.
● Constantly aim to improve performance and optimize systems by identifying bottlenecks and resolving
them for increased efficiency.
● Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies such as LLMs, and implement them as and when required
Skills and Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.
● 4+ years of experience in full-stack web development, with a focus on backend development.
● Strong proficiency in Python and Django, including experience with Django Rest Framework.
● Experience working with SQL/PostgreSQL databases, including schema design, querying, and
optimization.
● Proficiency in AWS services such as EC2, RDS, S3, and Lambda.
● Familiarity of integrations with third party services and open source frameworks
● Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
● Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
● Familiarity with LLM frameworks such as Langchain, OpenAI, Anthropic, LLaMa is a plus.
● Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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- Contract To Hire (Initial Engagement: 6 months)
Experience: 5+ years
Mandatory Skills:
● Node.js
● Python
● MongoDB
● PostgreSQL
● REST API design and development
● Backend architecture and service design
● Database design, indexing and query optimisation
● Performance tuning
● Authentication/authorisation
● Third-party integrations
● Asynchronous processing and background jobs
● Logging, monitoring and debugging
● Git and collaborative development
● Scalable, maintainable and testable backend services
● Architecture discussions, code reviews, debugging and production support
Good to have:
● Microservices
● Docker
● Cloud platforms
● Redis
● Message queues
● CI/CD
● Observability
Position Name : Senior Software Developer (Node.js/RoR/Swift/React)
Experience : 5 to 10 Years
📍 Location : Remote
Notice Period : Immediate to 15 Days
Role Overview :
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Developer with expertise in Node.js, Ruby on Rails (RoR), React, and Swift.
The ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving skills, hands-on development experience, and a deep understanding of software architecture, design principles, and TDD best practices.
Key Responsibilities :
- Backend-Heavy Full-Stack Development : Strong focus on Ruby on Rails (RoR) for backend and React for frontend.
- Test-Driven Development (TDD) : Follow TDD principles to ensure high-quality code.
- Software Architecture & Design : Implement scalable and maintainable solutions.
- Data Structures & Algorithms : Optimize performance and ensure efficient solutions.
- Clean Code Practices : Write modular, reusable, and well-documented code.
- Agile Development : Work in an Agile environment with CI/CD pipelines.
- Full-Stack Ownership : Manage both backend and frontend development, including deployment.
- Peer Collaboration : Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing.
Technical Skills & Experience :
Must-Have :
- Ruby on Rails (RoR) - Backend
- React.js - Frontend
- Strong expertise in architecture, design, and hands-on development.
- Excellent understanding of Data Structures & Algorithms.
- Proven experience with TDD principles.
- Excellent communication skills.
Good to Have :
- Experience with Node.js, TypeScript, Swift, and JavaScript
- Familiarity with relational databases and web frameworks
- CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Hudson, or Bamboo.
0–2 years of software development experience (internships or projects acceptable).
● Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (Python or Golang).
● Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and software fundamentals.
● Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and database concepts.
● Familiarity with Linux-based development environments.
● Exposure to Git and version control workflows.
● Curiosity for emerging technologies, including AI-driven development, backend
technologies, distributed systems, and modern engineering practices.
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● Architect and build end-to-end backend services and APIs.
● Integrate with external systems such as insurers, payment gateways, and other
partners.
● Ensure high observability, performance, and reliability across systems.
● Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code with a focus on scalability.
● Implement comprehensive test coverage and maintain code quality.
● Manage database design, migrations, scripting, and administration.
Experience & Skills
● 2-8 years of experience in backend development.
● Hands-on experience with low-level & high-level system design.
● Proven experience building scalable, secure backend systems (APIs, middleware, caching).
● Proficiency in Python, Django, Django REST Framework (DRF), PostgreSQL, Redis,
Celery, and basic HTML/CSS.
● Experience developing RESTful APIs.
● Familiarity with AWS or other major cloud platforms is a plus.
● Strong sense of ownership, problem-solving ability, and leadership qualities.
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We are looking for a skilled Python Backend Developer with strong hands-on programming experience and a good understanding of SQL, databases, REST APIs, and backend development. The ideal candidate should have experience developing, maintaining, and optimizing backend applications, along with strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance backend applications using Python.
- Write, optimize, and manage SQL queries, including joins, subqueries, and complex queries.
- Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
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- Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
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- Use Git for version control and collaborative development.
- Collaborate with frontend developers, QA teams, and other stakeholders.
- Support data processing and ETL-related activities.
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience in Python programming.
- Good knowledge of SQL, joins, subqueries, and query optimization.
- Experience working with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
- Knowledge of REST APIs and backend development concepts.
- Understanding of debugging, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience with Git and version control.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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- Experience with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
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About the role
You'll join our Backend, Data & ML team and support API development, database work, integrations and data tasks under the guidance of senior teammates.
What you'll do
- Build and maintain backend APIs and services.
- Write database queries, migrations and data scripts.
- Support third-party and internal integrations.
- Help with data processing and cleaning tasks.
- Fix bugs, write tests and document your work.
What we're looking for
- 1-3 years of backend experience (internships and strong projects count).
- Working knowledge of Django and SQL.
- Understanding of REST APIs, databases and Git.
- Interest in data engineering and ML.
- Clear communication and willingness to learn.
- Experience working with AI tools for development such as Claude and Cursor
Note: You don't need to be full stack. A solid backend foundation and the ability to work with frontend and mobile teammates is what we're after.
Nice to have
- Python and basic data tools (for example pandas).
- Exposure to cloud platforms or Docker.
At BigThinkCode, our technology solves complex problems. We are looking for talented back-end (node.JS) engineer to join our at Chennai.
Please find below our job description, if interested apply / reply sharing your profile to connect and discuss.
Company: BigThinkCode Technologies
URL: https://www.bigthinkcode.com/
Experience required: 3-4 years
Work location: Chennai
Joining time: Immediate – 4 weeks
Work Mode: Work from office / Hybrid
Must have skills:
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· Any programming: Typescript or nodeJS or Golang
· Hands on experience using docket containers and Kubernetes.
· Aware about Asynchronous and Loose Coupling.
· Familiar with API’s gateway and microservice design patterns.
A skilled Node.js Developer with 5+ years of experience in building scalable applications using event-driven architecture within distributed systems. The ideal candidate should be comfortable in high-performance backend services and have a strong understanding of asynchronous programming patterns.
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· 5+ years of hands-on experience with Node.js
· Strong understanding of event-driven architecture and non-blocking I/O
· Experience working with distributed systems and microservices architecture
· Proficiency in RESTful API design and implementation
· Experience with databases such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL
· Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
Key Responsibilities
· Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications using Node.js
· Build and optimize scalable, event-driven systems in distributed environments
· Implement asynchronous workflows, message queues, and pub/sub architectures
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver backend solutions
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· Experience with knowledge embedding and vectorization techniques
· Familiarity with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS)
· Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
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· Collaborative work environment.
· Exposure to modern tools and scalable application architectures.
· Medical cover for employee and eligible dependents.
· Tax beneficial salary structure.
· Comprehensive leave policy
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Position Details
| **Experience** | 5–8 Years |
| **Work Location** | Mumbai Suburbs-Andheri |
| **Start Date** | Immediate |
| **CTC** | Open to Discussion |
## Job Description
The selected candidate will be responsible for leading backend development, managing cloud infrastructure and deployments, designing scalable system architectures, and mentoring the engineering team. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
### 1. DevOps and Cloud Infrastructure
- Create and configure cloud instances on Azure, AWS, or GCP.
- Deploy applications and programs to cloud servers and DevOps environments.
- Ensure deployment stability, system uptime, and performance monitoring.
- Automate deployment pipelines and continuously improve CI/CD practices.
- Implement and maintain reliable, scalable, and secure deployment processes.
### 2. Architecture and Backend Development
- Design system architectures with a focus on performance, security, scalability, and reliability.
- Design, develop, and maintain clean, scalable, and optimized backend applications, preferably using Node.js.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across development, testing, and production environments.
- Translate business requirements into effective technical solutions and ensure timely delivery.
- Develop and maintain APIs, microservices, databases, and system integrations.
### 3. Team Leadership and Management
- Lead, mentor, and guide a team of backend developers and engineers.
- Drive Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and engineering best practices.
- Promote collaboration, accountability, and a high-performance engineering culture.
- Support team members in resolving technical challenges and improving their skills.
## 4.Skills and Qualifications Required
- B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in backend development using Node.js, JavaScript, Python, or Java.
- Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and cloud deployment environments.
- Solid understanding of APIs, microservices, databases, and system integration.
- Experience in leading development teams within an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Working knowledge of Linux, Kafka, and Docker.
- Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines, cloud technologies, and deployment automation.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
##5. Behavioural Competencies
- **Team Leadership:** Ability to manage, train, mentor, and guide team members.
- **Relationship Management:** Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.
- **Analytical Thinking and Innovation:** Strong analytical capabilities, with a focus on innovative problem-solving.
- **Business Acumen:** Ability to understand business use cases and translate them into practical technical solutions.
- **Customer Empathy:** Ability to understand customer needs and deliver solutions that enhance customer experience.
- **Communication:** Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Salary will be decided based on your skills and experience.
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- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using modern backend practices.
- Implement automated testing, CI/CD workflows, and infrastructure as code (where applicable).
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of backend features, from architecture to deployment.
- Monitor production systems and resolve performance and scalability issues.
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Requirements
- 4–6 years of experience in backend development in startups, preferably in SaaS or AI-driven products.
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- Exposure to message queues, job schedulers, or event-driven architectures (e.g., SQS, Celery, etc).
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- Experience with Git, CI/CD tools, and writing unit/integration tests.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a mindset geared toward performance and security.
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