Responsibilities 

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the backend development team, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards in engineering.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other teams to deliver seamless integrations and exceptional user experiences.
• Influence technical decisions and project direction based on your expertise in backend development using Ruby on Rails.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and enabling them to deliver high-quality code.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and address challenges, prioritize tasks, and delegate effectively to drive successful outcomes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and trends in Ruby on Rails development, sharing knowledge and insights with the team.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes, tools, and infrastructure.
• Identify opportunities for organizational enhancements and propose alternatives to optimize team structures and execution.

Must Have: 

• A strong grasp of computer science fundamentals when it comes to dealing with distributed systems and networks.
• A knack for problem-solving and thinking from first principles. You don't shy away from any problem, no matter the scale or impact
• A bias towards shipping early and iterating. We believe in making small incremental changes to existing systems instead of large multi-quarter undertakings
• Proven experience as a Backend Engineer, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality software.
• Excellent mentoring and coaching abilities, with a passion for helping others succeed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, set clear expectations, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Ruby on Rails framework, along with proficiency in related technologies like PostgreSQL, RESTful APIs, and MVC architecture.

Good to Have: 

• Prior experience in a leadership or staff-level role within backend development.
• Familiarity with other backend technologies and frameworks.
• Experience with database design, optimization, and query performance tuning.
• Experience in driving technical decisions and implementing positive organizational changes.

Skills

• Ruby on Rails,Restful API,PostgreSQL