Checkmate (itsacheckmate.com)
Backend Software Engineer (Python & Ruby on Rails)
Job Posted 13 Days Ago
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The Backend Software Engineer will design, develop and maintain backend services using Python and Ruby on Rails, integrating with APIs and optimizing performance in production environments.
We are looking for a Backend Software Engineer with experience in Python and Ruby on Rails to join our team. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining our backend systems that power our applications. The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving skills, a solid understanding of backend architectures, and a passion for building scalable and reliable systems.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and Ruby on Rails.
- Build and optimize RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL endpoints to support front-end and mobile applications.
- Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to develop new features.
- Ensure code quality through best practices, including code reviews and automated testing.
- Optimize application performance and scalability, ensuring high availability and low latency.
- Integrate with third-party APIs, databases, and cloud services.
- Maintain and enhance database design (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other relational databases).
- Write clear, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments.
- 3+ years of professional experience in backend development.
- Strong proficiency in Python (Django, Flask, or FastAPI) and Ruby on Rails.
- Experience designing and maintaining APIs (RESTful and/or GraphQL).
- Knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, including query optimization.
- Understanding of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Familiarity with testing frameworks (RSpec, PyTest, or similar).
- Understanding of security best practices for web applications.
- For this role, flexibility to work during US hours (India Night Shift hours) at least until 2 p.m. ET is essential.
- Candidates must have their own system/work setup for remote work.
Nice to Have
- Experience with asynchronous processing (Celery, Sidekiq).
- Knowledge of caching strategies (Redis, Memcached).
- Exposure to DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
- Experience with event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
- Competitive salary with benefits package.
- Flexible work hours and remote working.
- Opportunity for professional growth and development.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
Top Skills
Ansible
AWS
Azure
Celery
Ci/Cd
Docker
GCP
GraphQL
Kafka
Kubernetes
Memcached
MySQL
Postgres
Pytest
Python
RabbitMQ
Redis
Restful Apis
Rspec
Ruby On Rails
Sidekiq
Terraform
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