Backend Software Engineer - Ruby on Rails/Node.js/Java

As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable backend systems that power our core platform. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging problems at scale and contribute to a product that will potentially power millions of businesses in India. Responsibilities : - Design, develop, and deploy robust and scalable backend services using Ruby on Rails, NodeJS, and Java. - Contribute to the evolution of our microservices architecture, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and performance. - Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices and coding standards. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, frontend, and QA, to deliver high-quality products. - Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing sessions. - Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, promoting automation and continuous delivery. - Monitor and optimize the performance of backend systems, proactively identifying and resolving issues. - Champion a quality-driven development approach, including unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing. - Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in backend development. Qualifications : - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - Proven experience in backend software engineering, building and scaling distributed systems. - Strong proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: Node.js, Ruby on Rails, Java. - Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns. - Hands-on experience designing and implementing microservices at scale. - Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch. - Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes is a plus. - Familiarity with AWS cloud services is a plus Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI). - A strong understanding of computer science fundamentals with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. - A proactive and collaborative approach to work. - A passion for building high-quality software and a commitment to continuous improvement. - Experience working in an Agile environment. Bonus Points : - Experience with AWS, Redis, Kafka. - Exposure to building and deploying ML models in the cloud. - Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Skills : - Ruby on Rails (ROR), NodeJS (Node.js), Java, MongoDB, Elastic Search and Agile/Scrum