Senior Backend Engineer – Ruby on Rails, Remote

Pear VC; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Flexible working hours and remote work options

Professional development opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A technology-driven company in Los Angeles is looking for a Senior Back-End Software Engineer to enhance their core platform. You will leverage Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL to develop scalable backend services and systems. This position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior developers, and optimizing performance. Candidates should possess 5+ years of relevant experience and excellent problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including flexible hours and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in back-end software development with a strong emphasis on Ruby on Rails.
• Proficiency in database design and management, particularly with PostgreSQL.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy back-end services and APIs using Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL.
• Architect scalable solutions for high-volume data processing.
• Mentor junior developers and promote continuous learning.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

PostgreSQL

RESTful API design

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Sidekiq

AWS

Heroku

Job description

A technology-driven company in Los Angeles is looking for a Senior Back-End Software Engineer to enhance their core platform. You will leverage Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL to develop scalable backend services and systems. This position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, mentoring junior developers, and optimizing performance. Candidates should possess 5+ years of relevant experience and excellent problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including flexible hours and professional development opportunities.