Backend Software Engineer - Ruby On Rails

Drivana; Tijuana; Remote; MXN 1,676,000 - 2,607,000; Full time

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a globally distributed, fully remote team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable software with a focus on clean code and high quality, collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of software development experience, strong skills in Java, Python, C++, Go, or JavaScript, and hands-on cloud and containerization expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP; Docker, Kubernetes).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, C++, Go, or JavaScript.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality software applications and systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define product requirements and technical specs.
• Write clean, scalable, well-documented code in relevant languages.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster their growth.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices.
• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Go

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is looking for a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join their globally distributed team. This position is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable software solutions that drive innovation. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise, a passion for clean code, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to tackle complex technical challenges and shape the future of our technology. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking organization, without the constraints of a traditional office environment. We seek a strategic thinker who can influence technical direction and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence. Embrace the future of work with this fully remote role.

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is looking for a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join their globally distributed team. This position is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable software solutions that drive innovation. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise, a passion for clean code, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to tackle complex technical challenges and shape the future of our technology. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within a collaborative and forward-thinking organization, without the constraints of a traditional office environment. We seek a strategic thinker who can influence technical direction and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence. Embrace the future of work with this fully remote role.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality software applications and systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define product requirements and technical specifications.
• Write clean, efficient, scalable, and well-documented code in relevant programming languages.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and support to foster their professional growth.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices, applying them to improve development processes and product quality.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Go, or JavaScript.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms,