Backend Developer

hungerhub; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodtech startup in Toronto is seeking a Ruby on Rails developer to join their remote-first team. This full-time role involves architecting applications, ensuring code quality, and mentoring junior developers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Ruby on Rails and a passion for making an impact in a growing startup environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

Opportunity to make a significant impact.

Collaborative work environment.

Growth and career development opportunities.

Flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with Ruby on Rails development.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and experience with database design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient Ruby on Rails applications.
• Ensure application performance and quality by writing clean code.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

PostgreSQL

MySQL

RSpec

Minitest

Job description

hungerhub is a foodtech startup that was founded in Toronto in 2018 and now operates in over 10 markets in 3 provinces. We are on a mission to revolutionize the catering world. We connect offices with the best restaurants in their city for daily meal delivery. Through technology and a people-first mentality, we are empowering local restaurants to become caterers, and in doing so provide a seamless and customized experience for our clients... and their employees.

P.S. We are a remote-first company, however, we do have a physical office space that you can work out of any time you like. As a team we meet at the office to work together on occasion and usually follow our voluntary work-from-office days with some social fun... and of course, we order complimentary lunches on our app platform at the office for anyone working from there.

With our commitment to excellent customer service and seamless ordering processes, hungerhub is quickly becoming Canada’s #1 office meal delivery solution and has been named one of Canada's fastest-growing companies by the Globe & Mail for 3 years running!

Position Overview

hungerhub is looking for a Ruby on Rails developer to fill a full-time Work From Home position within our team. You will be predominantly working with our team to implement new projects and features, while also making improvements to the existing code base. We are looking for a self-driven and goal-oriented individual who wants to make an impact on a growing startup.

Responsibilities

• Architect and Develop Applications : Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Ruby on Rails applications.
• Code Quality : Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications by writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Debugging and Troubleshooting : Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems to maintain a seamless user experience.
• Collaboration : Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to iterate on new features and improve existing functionality.
• Mentorship : Mentor and guide junior developers, providing code reviews and technical guidance to foster growth within the team.
• Testing : Implement automated testing platforms and unit tests to ensure robust and reliable code.
• Documentation : Document application functionality, database schemas, and other essential information to ensure knowledge sharing and consistency.
• Performance Tuning : Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Security : Implement and maintain security and data protection measures.
• Continuous Improvement : Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to bring new ideas to the team.

Qualifications

• Experience : Minimum of 5 years of professional experience with Ruby on Rails development.
• Database Knowledge : Strong understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and experience with database design and query optimization.
• Testing and Debugging : Experience with RSpec, Minitest, or other testing frameworks. Strong debugging skills.
• Version Control : Proficient in using Git for version control and collaboration.
• Agile Methodologies : Experience working in an Agile / Scrum environment.
• Communication Skills : Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving : Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and analytical mindset.
• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth and success of a dynamic startup.
• A collaborative work environment that encourages new ideas and innovation.
• Growth and career development opportunities as the company expands.
• Remote work with the potential for flexible working hours.

Core Values

We are customer-obsessed - We aim to bring the best experience for our clients and partners and have their interests in mind when we craft solutions to solve their problems.

We always think big - We’re transforming a largely offline industry and we’re changing the way companies eat. We take risks, we’re creative and have global ambitions for our products and services.

We never say “It’s not my job” - We take ownership and have a sense of obligation to the biggest things but also to the mundane, non-glamorous small realities. We wear many hats and we learn and grow by doing so.

We solve problems - We care deeply about getting to the root cause of an issue and we do our best to resolve it as quickly as we can using both intuition and data.

We deliver results - We take full ownership of the tasks at hand. We’re accountable and we let others know if we’re off track. Results matter.