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Forte Group is seeking a talented Ruby on Rails Backend Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will work closely with our lead engineers to design, develop, and maintain the backend services that power our data privacy platform. You will contribute to the development of integrations with numerous third-party systems, focusing on scalability, reliability, and robust error handling.
This position is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in backend development who is looking to grow their skills in a fast-paced environment. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and play a key role in ensuring that our platform meets the highest standards of performance and security.
Key Responsibilities:
Development: Implement backend services and integrations with third-party systems, ensuring they are efficient, secure, and scalable.
Collaboration: Work closely with senior engineers and other team members to design and develop new features and enhancements.
Testing & Debugging: Write unit and integration tests to ensure the reliability of the codebase. Debug and resolve issues that arise during development and post-deployment.
Maintenance: Support the maintenance and optimization of existing systems, ensuring they continue to perform at a high level.
Documentation: Contribute to the documentation of code and systems to ensure clarity and ease of use for future development.
Learning & Growth: Continuously improve your technical skills and stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
Technical Skills:
Primary Technologies:
Backend Development: Ruby on Rails
Data Storage: Postgres (or similar relational databases), Redis (or similar in-memory databases)
Infrastructure:
Cloud: AWS
Operating Systems: Linux
Containerization: Docker
Nice to Have:
Frontend Development: React
Programming Languages: Python
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in backend engineering, with a strong focus on developing scalable and secure web applications.
Proficiency in Ruby on Rails and experience with relational databases like Postgres
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS, and containerization technologies such as Docker.
Experience in writing unit and integration tests, with a strong commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality code.
Good understanding of distributed systems and error handling mechanisms.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
We offer
Experience working with colleagues locally and abroad
Opportunities for self-realization working on challenging projects using new technologies and tools
Friendly team and enjoyable working environment
Participation in professional trainings and meetups
Fully paid by Forte 5 sick days during the working year
Internal English courses provided by Forte Teacher
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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