Senior Backend Engineer
M-KOPA
Microservices.NET
Ruby on Rails Engineer
Sowelo Consulting sp. z o.o. sp. k.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇿🇦 South Africa
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JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
AWSHerokuJavaScriptjQueryMySQLRubyRuby on RailsTerraform
About the role
- Build scalable, high-quality web applications using Ruby on Rails.
- Work with cross-functional teams to design and develop new features for web and mobile platforms.
- Maintain and optimize the frontend with JavaScript frameworks like Turbo and/or Stimulus.
- Work on integration of third-party services such as Twilio, SendGrid, and Stripe.
- Ensure the application’s infrastructure on Heroku and AWS is stable, secure, and scalable to meet growing demand.
- Contribute to managing AWS Aurora for MySQL databases, ensuring efficient, reliable access to data.
- Develop and maintain code quality and security standards, using tools like Brakeman and Dependabot.
- Leverage modern development tools and AI-assisted coding practices to accelerate feature delivery while maintaining code quality standards.
Requirements
- 2+ years as a Full Stack Engineer with Ruby on Rails expertise.
- Proficiency in JavaScript (jQuery, Stimulus).
- Experience in database management, particularly MySQL or AWS.
- Hands-on experience with Heroku, AWS services, and infrastructure as code (Terraform).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing suites, and GitHub workflows.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as a team.
- Strong attention to detail in maintaining code quality and security standards.
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Flexible work environment (100% remote-friendly)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Ruby on RailsJavaScriptMySQLAWSHerokuTerraformCI/CDautomated testingGitHubBrakeman
Soft skills
problem-solvingindependent workteam collaborationattention to detail
