Backend Developer (Ruby on Rails)
Only for professionals based in Argentina or Uruguay. At Ryz Labs, we are looking for a Backend Developer (Ruby on Rails) to join one of our client's teams. The client is on a mission to revolutionize the promotional product blank apparel industry by combining cutting-edge technology with exceptional customer service and fastest-in-class delivery.
About the Role
As a Backend Developer, you will work closely with the North American product team to build and enhance web applications using Ruby on Rails. You will be responsible for developing scalable, high-performance solutions, contributing to the entire development lifecycle, and ensuring the quality and maintainability of the codebase.You will:✔ Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure applications✔ Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code✔ Build and optimize back-end APIs with Ruby on Rails✔ Perform code reviews and ensure best practices are followed✔ Write and maintain technical documentation✔ Troubleshoot production issues and optimize performance✔ Ensure sufficient test coverage and write unit/integration tests✔ Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutionsWhat We’re Looking For
Technical Expertise:
4+ years of experience as a Backend DeveloperProficiency in Ruby on Rails for API developmentExperience working with CSS preprocessors (SASS)Familiarity with server-side templating languages (ERB, HAML)Experience integrating RESTful APIsStrong understanding of Git for version controlKnowledge of database management (PostgreSQL, MySQL)Experience with testing frameworks (RSpec, Jest, Cypress)Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools like JIRAExperience with CI/CD pipelines is a plusExperience in US startup environmentExperience in e-commerce is a plus!Soft Skills Mindset:
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote settingStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailPassion for clean code and best practicesWillingness to learn, adapt, and stay updated with industry trendsAbout RYZ Labs:
RYZ Labs is a startup studio built in 2021 by two lifelong entrepreneurs. The founders of RYZ have worked at some of the world's largest tech companies and some of the most iconic consumer brands. They have lived and worked in Argentina for many years and have decades of experience in Latam. What brought them together is the passion for the early phases of company creation and the idea of attracting the brightest talents in order to build industry-defining companies in a post-pandemic world.Our teams are remote and distributed throughout the US and Latam. They use the latest cutting edge technologies in cloud computing to create applications that are scalable and resilient. We aim to provide diverse product solutions for different industries, planning to build a large number of startups in the upcoming years.At RYZ, you will find yourself working with autonomy and efficiency, owning every step of your development. We provide an environment of opportunities, learning, growth, expansion and challenging projects. You will deepen your experience while sharing and learning from a team of great professionals and specialists.Our values and what to expect:
- Customer First Mentality - every decision we make should be made through the lens of the customer.
- Bias for Action - urgency is critical, expect that the timeline to get something done is accelerated.
- Ownership - step up if you see an opportunity to help, even if not your core responsibility.
- Humility and Respect - be willing to learn, be vulnerable, and treat everyone that interacts with RYZ with respect.
- Frugality - being frugal and cost conscious helps us do more with less.
- Deliver Impact - get things done in the most efficient way.
- Raise our Standards - always be looking to improve our processes, our team, our expectations. Status quo is not good enough and never should be.
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