Senior Backend Engineer
About JOSYS
Josys, a dynamic B2B SaaS platform startup, has embarked on a mission to revolutionize IT operations globally, following an exceptional launch in Japan and securing $125 million in Series A and B funding. Our platform enables businesses to conquer the complexities of work-from-anywhere setups, rapid digital transformation, and the proliferation of SaaS applications by simplifying, optimizing, and securing their IT operations.
With a presence in 9 countries, including Japan, India, and the USA, our cutting-edge product technology center is located in Bengaluru, India. As we continue our rapid expansion, we aim to double our full-time employee headcount in 2024, enhancing our capacity to innovate and deliver.
Josys was spun off from RAKSUL, a celebrated Japanese unicorn and Forbes Startup of the Year 2018, which is renowned for driving transformation through three pioneering B2B e-commerce platforms.
About The Role
We are looking for a skilled Senior Software Engineer with hands-on Ruby on Rails expertise to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining the back-end infrastructure of our B2B SaaS product. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of software architecture, database design, and server-side programming languages. Additionally, the candidate should have experience working with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, preferably) and be able to develop highly scalable and secure systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the development team, product managers, and designers to understand business requirements and contribute to technical specifications and software solutions.
Assist in designing, developing, testing, and deploying back-end components of web applications.
Work with front-end engineers to develop APIs that facilitate smooth data flow and system interoperability.
Optimize code, conduct testing, and following best practices to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of the application.
Learn and contribute to the development and maintenance of cloud-based infrastructure, preferably using AWS, ensuring scalability, high availability, and disaster recovery.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and provide support when needed.
Participate actively in Agile development practices, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Contribute to the refinement of user stories, provide effort estimations, and prioritize tasks to ensure timely delivery.
Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, receive constructive feedback, and adhere to best practices.
Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential benefits for the product and the development team.
Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting process enhancements and implementing approved changes.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Candidate should have 5+ years of Ruby on Rails backend development experience
Strong IC (individual contributor) is required for the role, who can join any existing project and start contributing within a week’s time
Can build and integrate using REST APIs in rails
Has experience working on async processors like Sidekiq / Resque / ActiveJob / Shoryuken
Understands rails object oriented programming concepts
Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.
Exposure to cloud-based infrastructure, preferably AWS services, and a strong desire to learn about scalable and secure system development.
Effective problem-solving in ambiguous and complex technical scenarios.
Strong computer science fundamentals and automation testing technologies.
Focus on customer satisfaction and holistic user experience.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring abilities.