Position : Backend Staff EngineerJob Description
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to the backend development team, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards in engineering.
- Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other teams to deliver seamless integrations and exceptional user experiences.
- Influence technical decisions and project direction based on your expertise in backend development using Ruby on Rails.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and enabling them to deliver high-quality code.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proactively identify and address challenges, prioritize tasks, and delegate effectively to drive successful outcomes.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and trends in Ruby on Rails development, sharing knowledge and insights with the team.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes, tools, and infrastructure.
- Identify opportunities for organizational enhancements and propose alternatives to optimize team structures and execution.
Required profile for job ad : Backend Staff EngineerRequirements:
Must Have:
- A strong grasp of computer science fundamentals when it comes to dealing with distributed systems and networks.
- A knack for problem-solving and thinking from first principles. You don’t shy away from any problem, no matter the scale or impact
- A bias towards shipping early and iterating. We believe in making small incremental changes to existing systems instead of large multi-quarter undertakings
- Proven experience as a Backend Engineer, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality software.
- Excellent mentoring and coaching abilities, with a passion for helping others succeed.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, set clear expectations, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- In-depth knowledge of Ruby on Rails framework, along with proficiency in related technologies like PostgreSQL, RESTful APIs, and MVC architecture.
Good to Have:
- Prior experience in a leadership or staff-level role within backend development.
- Familiarity with other backend technologies and frameworks.
- Experience with database design, optimization, and query performance tuning.
- Experience in driving technical decisions and implementing positive organizational changes.
Skills
- Ruby on Rails,Restful API,PostgreSQL
Job criteria for job ad : Backend Staff Engineer
Job category : |
IT, new technologies
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Industries : |
IT, software engineering, Internet
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Employment type : |
Fixed-term contract
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Region : |
Ashanti – Brong Ahafo – Central – Eastern – Greater Accra – Northern – Upper East – Upper West – Volta – Western – International
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Experience level : |
2 to 5 years
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Educational level : |
Master
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Key Skills : | |
Number of Position(s) : | 1 |