Sr. Backend Engineer - Ruby on Rails

Devlane; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary in USD

Remote from home

25 days PTO

Flexible hours

Welcome kit

High-end hardware

English classes

Bonuses

Job summary

Devlane is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to own backend architecture and critical integrations for a Shopify-centric e-commerce ecosystem. You will collaborate with a small team to ensure reliability, performance, and scalable operations across our clients’ platforms.

You'll leverage Ruby on Rails or Python, work with MySQL, and connect with external APIs while keeping AI usage as a productivity boost rather than a dependency.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Ruby on Rails or Python frameworks (Flask/Django).
• Experience with third-party API integrations and Shopify APIs.
• Experience with MySQL databases.
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS/JS for internal tooling.
• Strong debugging and analytical skills.
• Use AI to accelerate development, not as a dependency.

Responsibilities

• Own backend architecture and internal tooling for the platform.
• Integrate third-party APIs and Shopify APIs to support commerce and logistics.
• Ensure reliability and performance of e-commerce, retail, and logistics systems.
• Collaborate with a small engineering team to deliver high-impact solutions.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

Python Django

Shopify API

API Integrations

MySQL

Frontend basics

Debugging

AI guidance

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Welcome to Devlane ! We are a dynamic software development company with a strong presence across Latin America. Currently, we specialize in offering staff augmentation services to clients worldwide, with a particular focus on North America. Joining our team offers you the opportunity to shine and make a significant impact on the projects you work on. Many of our clients are modern small to medium-sized businesses experiencing rapid growth, and they're eager to add core members like you to their teams. This environment ensures you'll stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends. At Devlane , our values are straightforward: we foster a collaborative environment and prioritize building long-lasting relationships where you can develop your skills as a software engineer and learn from your peers.

What is the role about?

As aSenior Backend Engineer, you will serve as the core backend specialist for a sustainable apparel and retail brand, taking full ownership of backend architecture, internal tooling, and critical third-party integrations. You will work closely with a small, collaborative engineering team to ensure the reliability and performance of e-commerce, retail, and logistics systems-particularly across a Shopify-centric ecosystem during high-traffic periods. From architecting robust API connections to proactively troubleshooting and maintaining platform stability, you will leverage strong engineering fundamentals to deliver immediate, high-visibility impact across the entire operational pipeline.

What do we require from you?

6+ years of solid and proven experience as a software engineer, with a strong focus on backend development. Strong proficiency and experience in Ruby on Rails, OR equivalent deep experience in Python using frameworks like Flask or Django. Hands-on experience working with third-party API integrations and Shopify APIs. Solid background working with standard databases such as MySQL. Familiarity with standard frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to maintain and adjust internal tools, without needing to be a frontend expert. Strong analytical capacity and debugging skills to proactively solve technical problems and collaborate on solutions via shared communication channels. Strong technical fundamentals with a low reliance on Artificial Intelligence tools; AI should be used strictly to enhance development velocity, not as a dependency to operate

Some of our Perks:

• Salary in USD.
• 100% Remote from Home.
• 25 days of Paid Time Off per year.
• 8-hour workday, with flexible hours.
• Welcome kit from the brand.
• High-end hardware provided: laptop, mouse, & headphones.
• English classes, virtual library and online courses.
• Contribution bonuses

This is a remote position for candidates based in Latin America.