Job Title Software Engineer RoR Role Overview As a Software Engineer Platform you will be responsible for developing optimizing and maintaining platform components and services working primarily with Ruby on Rails You will also have the opportunity to work with Elixir Kafka SQL and other cutting-edge technologies The ideal candidate will have a strong Ruby on Rails background be familiar with platform engineering practices and enjoy collaborating across teams to deliver robust scalable systems Key Responsibilities Platform Development Design and build backend services and platform features using Ruby on Rails as the primary framework System Architecture Collaborate with engineering teams to define and implement scalable and maintainable systems architecture API Design Develop and maintain RESTful or GraphQL APIs that support front-end and third-party integrations Database Management Work with relational databases SQL PostgreSQL MySQL to design data models write complex queries and optimize database performance Message Queuing Event Streaming Work with Kafka for event-driven architecture and message queuing to ensure system reliability and scalability Caching Implement caching strategies using tools like Redis to optimize performance and reduce latency Performance Scalability Optimize platform services for performance scalability and reliability particularly for large-scale data handling Code Quality Testing Follow best practices for clean maintainable code and write automated tests to ensure system reliability Collaboration Work closely with cross-functional teams including frontend developers React Typescript DevOps and product teams to deliver high-quality user-friendly features Continuous Improvement Stay up-to-date with new technologies industry trends and best practices to continuously improve the platform Required Skills Qualifications Strong experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails primary focus Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases PostgreSQL MySQL Experience working with Kafka for building event-driven architectures and handling messaging queues Strong understanding of API design RESTful GraphQL and integration with various systems Nice to have a Familiarity with backend caching techniques using Redis Ability to write clean maintainable and efficient code following best practices and design patterns Experience with version control systems like Git Knowledge of testing frameworks and practices e g RSpec Minitest Strong problem-solving skills attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment Preferred Qualifications Elixir experience or willingness to learn Familiarity with React and TypeScript for full-stack development Experience with Docker and containerization Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS Google Cloud or Azure Knowledge of CI CD pipelines and automated deployment practices Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools Why Join Us Be part of a dynamic innovative team working on cutting-edge technologies Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement Competitive salary and benefits package Flexible work hours and work from home options