Backend Engineer: Ruby, GraphQL & AI-Enhanced Code Tools

Hidden Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hidden Jobs is seeking a backend engineer to strengthen the source code workflow experience for development teams. You will build server-side systems that enable humans and AI agents to collaborate effectively on code-related tasks.

This hands-on role sits within a product engineering organization. This role focuses on delivering secure, well-tested features using Ruby and GraphQL, while collaborating with product, design, and fellow engineers to ensure dependable, scalable systems.

Qualifications

• Backend web development experience with Ruby and GraphQL.
• Experience with relational databases and data modeling.
• Familiar with caching, background jobs, and backend performance tuning.
• Experience collaborating across distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and ship secure, well-tested features primarily in Ruby with GraphQL APIs.
• Design, maintain, and evolve backend services and supporting APIs.
• Partner with product, design, and other engineering teams to deliver dependable systems.
• Identify well-scoped tasks that can be delegated to AI agents and integrate outputs safely.
• Contribute to code reviews, testing practices, and shared engineering standards.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Communication

Tools

Ruby

GraphQL

Relational databases

Caching

Background processing

Job description

Hidden Jobs is seeking a backend engineer to strengthen the source code workflow experience for development teams. You will build server-side systems that enable humans and AI agents to collaborate effectively on code-related tasks.

This hands-on role sits within a product engineering organization. This role focuses on delivering secure, well-tested features using Ruby and GraphQL, while collaborating with product, design, and fellow engineers to ensure dependable, scalable systems.