Job title: Senior Back-End Developer – Ruby on Rails (Nigeria)
Company: Talent Hackers
Job description: Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Senior Back-end Developer with deep expertise in Ruby on Rails to lead the development of scalable, high-performance backend systems. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with front-end teams, design and maintain robust APIs (RESTful/GraphQL), and optimize database performance and infrastructure. The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years of experience, strong leadership skills, and is comfortable working in cloud environments like AWS or Heroku. Experience in the travel or tourism industry is a plus. This is a full-time remote position with work hours aligned to EST.Core Task:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable /efficient backend systems using Ruby on Rails
- Collaborate with front-end devs to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
- Build and maintain APIs (RESTful/GraphQL) to support front-end functionality
- Manage and optimize database performance, ensuring data integrity and security
- Develop solutions for improving the overall system architecture to support the legacy site
- Implement best practices for backend performance, including caching & load balancing
- Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure seamless functionality and uptime
- Work with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Heroku) to deploy and maintain applications
- Assist with backend integrations for third-party services and payment gateways
Must-Have:
- 5-7+ years of experience as a Backend Developer, with a strong focus on Ruby
- Experience managing a team of developers to deliver large projects
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs or GraphQL services
- Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git or similar tool)
- Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS, Heroku, or similar platforms
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to work EST
Nice to Have:
- Experience building tech for the travel and tourism industry
- Experience with front-end technologies like Next.js, React, or similar frameworks
- Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices
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Location: Nigeria
Job date: Thu, 12 Jun 2025 03:34:32 GMT