Senior Backend Engineer (Endless Commerce)

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not specified
• Description: At Endless Commerce, we’re transforming multi-channel commerce infrastructure with a platform that streamlines order management, fulfillment, and integrations for businesses of all sizes. Our innovative solutions empower brands to optimize operations using modern technology and a robust, scalable architecture. We’re a dynamic team dedicated to building reliable, elegant and efficient software with tools like Ruby on Rails, Sidekiq, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Heroku. Our mission is to deliver seamless, high-performance experiences that drive success for our clients. This role involves shaping the core platform and driving impactful enhancements.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in back-end software development, with a strong emphasis on Ruby on Rails.
• Database Proficiency: Proficiency in database design and management, particularly with PostgreSQL.
• Background Processing: Familiarity with background processing using Sidekiq or similar tools.
• Cloud Platform Experience: Experience with cloud-based platforms (e.g., Heroku, AWS, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.
• API Design: Solid understanding of RESTful API design and web application architecture.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Communication: Strong level of engagement and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop & Deploy: Develop, test, and deploy back-end services and APIs using Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, and other components in our stack.
• Architecture: Architect scalable solutions to handle high-volume data and transaction processing.
• Maintenance & Optimization: Maintain and optimize existing code to ensure the stability and performance of the platform.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with front-end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define, design, and ship new features.
• Monitoring & Incident Resolution: Monitor production systems, resolve incidents, and implement improvements to prevent future issues.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior developers and contribute to our culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, following best practices for software development.

Nice-to-Haves

• Redis Experience: Experience with Redis for caching and message queuing.
• Error Monitoring: Knowledge of error monitoring tools such as Bugsnag or similar platforms.
• Logging Solutions: Familiarity with logging solutions like Coralogix.
• Front-End Understanding: Understanding of front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular) to facilitate better back-end integration.
• Startup Experience: Previous experience working in a startup or fast-paced development environment.
• ERP/E-commerce: Previous experience with ERP and e-commerce platforms.
• Mentoring Passion: A passion for mentoring and helping others grow.

Company Information

• Company: Endless Commerce
• Mission: To deliver seamless, high-performance experiences that drive success for our clients.
• Technology Stack: Ruby on Rails, Sidekiq, PostgreSQL, Redis, Heroku