Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer

Globallogic — Colombia · Posted ~1 week ago

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Skills

Ruby Ruby on Rails PostgreSQL API design Sidekiq RSpec Test-driven development AWS Docker Backend architecture System scalability ECS EKS S3 RDS

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A senior backend engineering role for an engineer who can own API-driven systems end-to-end, from architecture and data modeling to production operations. The position requires strong Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL expertise, cloud experience, automated testing, and a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability.

Highlights

High ownership of backend systems from architecture through production operations, opportunities to solve challenging scalability and reliability problems, and close collaboration with product and cross-functional teams.

Description

Description Specifically engineers who can design and operate backend systems end-to-end, not just implement features. Candidates should be comfortable making architecture decisions, modeling data, and handling tradeoffs around performance, scalability, and reliability. Experience building and evolving API-driven systems at scale is important. Engineers who have owned systems in production, debugging issues, driving root cause fixes. Clear communication and the ability to partner with product and cross-functional teams Requirements Core skills Ruby / Ruby on Rails (API-first development)PostgreSQL with strong query optimization experienceBackground job processing (Sidekiq or similar)RSpec and test-driven developmentAWS fundamentals (ECS/EKS, S3, RDS, etc.)Docker / containerized environmentsAPI design and best practices8+ years building backend systems with RailsStrong ownership mindse; able to design, build, and operate services end-to-endExperience scaling systems and improving performanceComfortable debugging production issues and driving root cause fixesSolid understanding of data modeling and tradeoffsAbility to mentor engineers and raise the bar on code quality Job responsibilities Additional Skills: Ownership, system thinking, and real production experience. Specifically engineers who can design and operate backend systems end-to-end, not just implement features. Candidates should be comfortable making architecture decisions, modeling data, and handling tradeoffs around performance, scalability, and reliability. Experience building and evolving API-driven systems at scale is important. Engineers who have owned systems in production, debugging issues, driving root cause fixes. Clear communication and the ability to partner with product and cross-functional teams What we offer Exciting Projects: Come take your place at the forefront of digital transformation! With clients across all industries and sectors, we offer an opportunity to work on market-defining products using the latest technologies. Collaborative Environment:Expand your skills by collaborating with a diverse team of highly talented people in an open, laidback environment — or even abroad in one of our global centers or client facilities! Work-Life Balance:GlobalLogic prioritizes work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work schedules.We offer you the best quality of work life so that you exceed the expectations of our clients, while achieving your professional and personal ambitions. Professional Development:Our dedicated Learning & Development team regularly organizes English classes, professional certifications, and technical and soft skill trainings. We also offer the chance to travel internationally Excellent Benefits:We provide our employees with competitive salaries, family medical insurance, extended paternity leave, annual performance bonuses, and referral bonuses. About GlobalLogic GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.