Senior Backend Engineer, Data Frameworks (Ruby)

Jobgether; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting platform is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Ruby to design robust data frameworks. In this fully remote role, you will work across time zones to enhance backend systems, collaborate on features, and drive scalability. Applicants should have extensive experience with Ruby and PostgreSQL, and a passion for open-source development. Competitive benefits and flexible hours are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive compensation

Equity options

Comprehensive health benefits

Annual budget for growth and certifications

Home office support

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a backend engineer focused on Ruby.
• Proven track record with PostgreSQL in production environments.
• Deep understanding of software design principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance backend frameworks for scalable data operations.
• Collaborate with product management and frontend teams on features.
• Create documentation and best practices for data performance.

Skills

Ruby or Ruby on Rails

PostgreSQL

Software design

Algorithms

System performance optimization

Excellent written communication

Ownership and initiative

Open source development

Education

Background in computer science or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Kafka

NATS

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer, Data Frameworks (Ruby) in APAC, Canada, or EMEA.

In this role, you'll contribute to the design and evolution of robust data frameworks that ensure scalability, reliability, and performance across large-scale systems. You'll work with a global team of engineers to build tools and infrastructure that enable developers to safely manage data across multiple environments. This position is ideal for a backend engineer passionate about data architecture, performance optimization, and open-source collaboration. You'll have the opportunity to shape frameworks used by thousands of developers, driving data health, scalability, and innovation across both SaaS and self-managed platforms.

Accountabilities

• Develop and enhance backend frameworks and tools that ensure safe and scalable data operations across diverse deployment environments.
• Collaborate closely with product management, UX, and frontend teams to design, implement, and iterate on new features.
• Identify potential infrastructure saturation points and design preventive, scalable solutions.
• Review and improve database-related code changes, ensuring performance and reliability.
• Create documentation, standards, and best practices to guide teams in optimizing data performance.
• Design and implement tooling to detect and mitigate potential database or performance issues before they escalate.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to deliver features that enhance data integrity, observability, and scalability.
• Contribute to open-source initiatives and support community-driven improvements.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a backend engineer, with a strong focus on Ruby or Ruby on Rails.
• Proven track record working with PostgreSQL in large-scale production environments.
• Deep understanding of software design, algorithms, and system performance optimization.
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fully remote environment.
• Strong sense of ownership, organization, and initiative in solving complex data challenges.
• Passion for open source development and community collaboration.
• Bonus qualifications:
• Experience with Kafka, NATS, or other distributed messaging systems.
• Familiarity with migrating large datasets and designing scalable data pipelines.
• Prior work in developer tools, SaaS, or enterprise software environments.
• Background in computer science or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Fully remote role with flexible working hours across global time zones.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Equity options and stock purchase plans.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and parental leave benefits.
• Annual budget for professional growth and certifications.
• Home office support and asynchronous, collaborative work culture.
• Inclusive environment that values transparency, diversity, and career growth.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role. When necessary, our human team may conduct an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is overlooked. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias – focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is complete, it is shared directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or assessments) are then managed by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!