Senior Back-End Software Engineer, Infra

Jobgether; Teletrabalho; BRL 674.000 - 727.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A tech recruitment platform is seeking a Senior Back-End Software Engineer to modernize core infrastructure in a fully remote setting. The role emphasizes maintaining the Rails back-end, building internal tools, and contributing to architectural decisions. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and strong skills in Ruby on Rails and database management. The position offers competitive compensation, 35 days of paid time off, and various benefits, fostering a collaborative and autonomous work environment.

Serviços

Competitive USD-based compensation ($130,000–$140,000)

Fully remote work opportunity

35 days of paid time off

Comprehensive medical coverage

Parental leave benefits

Professional development stipends

Biannual company retreats

Autonomy to deliver outcomes independently

Qualificações

• 5+ years of back-end engineering experience, ideally focused on infrastructure or platform systems.
• Deep expertise in Ruby on Rails with a focus on infrastructure and architectural improvements.
• Strong experience with relational databases such as MySQL and Postgres.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain, upgrade, and optimize the Rails back-end stack.
• Build internal tools, SDKs, and libraries to enhance developer experience.
• Contribute to architectural decisions that improve performance and security.

Conhecimentos

Ruby on Rails

MySQL

Postgres

Autonomy

Collaboration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Back-End Software Engineer, Infra in Brazil.

We are seeking a Senior Back-End Software Engineer to help scale and modernize the core infrastructure of a high-growth platform. In this role, you will take ownership of the Rails stack, ensuring it is robust, performant, and secure while building internal tools to improve developer efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize infrastructure, reduce third-party dependencies, and contribute to architectural decisions that impact platform scalability. This position is fully remote, with a fast-paced, autonomous environment that encourages innovation, proactive problem solving, and a focus on long-term impact. The role offers the opportunity to influence key systems and shape the foundation for the next stage of growth.

Accountabilities

• Maintain, upgrade, and optimize the Rails back-end stack, including dependency management and security improvements.
• Build internal tools, SDKs, and libraries to enhance developer experience and platform scalability.
• Partner with front-end engineers and SREs to support observability, performance, and reliability initiatives.
• Identify and implement in-house solutions to reduce reliance on third-party services and infrastructure costs.
• Contribute to architectural decisions that improve performance, security, and cost-efficiency of the platform.
• Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and mentoring to maintain high engineering standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of back-end engineering experience, ideally focused on infrastructure or platform systems.
• Deep expertise in Ruby on Rails with a focus on infrastructure and architectural improvements.
• Strong experience with relational databases such as MySQL and Postgres.
• Proven track record of improving system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, fully remote environment.
• Strong alignment with company values and a collaborative mindset.
• CEFR C2 / ILR 5 English proficiency.

Bonus

• Experience scaling early-stage products to 1M+ monthly active users.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies, especially React.
• Experience building internal tools or SDKs for engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to reduce infrastructure costs through in-house solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive USD-based compensation ($130,000–$140,000) with equity and annual reviews.
• Fully remote: work from anywhere in the world.
• 35 days of paid time off annually and paid sabbatical after 5 years.
• Comprehensive medical coverage or reimbursement options.
• Parental leave and family support benefits.
• Home office and professional development stipends.
• Biannual company retreats at exciting international locations.
• Autonomy and trust to deliver outcomes independently.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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