Senior Backend Developer - Ruby on Rails
IT - Software / DB / QA / Web / Graphics / GIS
About the Employer
Job Description
Job Summary
AFI Corp is seeking a Senior Ruby on Rails Backend Developer to join one of our clients, a global SaaS team. In this role, you’ll design and build scalable backend systems, contribute to a high-impact product used by top global brands, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams. If you’re passionate about clean code, cloud deployments, and working in a flexible, people-first environment, this is your opportunity to thrive and grow with us.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs using Ruby on Rails, ensuring they are secure, performant, and scalable to meet the demands of our growing global user base.
- Write high-quality, well-tested code using RSpec, focusing on simplicity, maintainability, and reusability.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Designers, Frontend Engineers, and QA, to deliver new features and enhancements that add real value to our users.
- Participate in architectural discussions and technical decision-making, helping shape the backend foundation of our platform as we scale.
- Manage deployments and infrastructure using tools like Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, and GitHub Actions, ensuring smooth and reliable CI/CD pipelines.
- Continuously optimize database performance, particularly within PostgreSQL, to maintain fast and responsive applications.
- Contribute to improving engineering best practices, documentation, and development workflows, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
- Occasionally assist in maintaining and enhancing our automated testing suites and deployment infrastructure to support rapid and safe releases.
What We’re Looking For
- 6+ years (ideally 8+) of hands-on backend development experience, preferably with Ruby on Rails.
- Strong knowledge of REST APIs, HTTP, and relational databases.
- Experience deploying and scaling Ruby applications in cloud environments.
- Excellent communication skills in English – both spoken and written.
- A team player with a generalist attitude and a willingness to learn.
- Keen interest (or experience) in AI/ML, especially generative AI, is a plus.
- Passion for writing simple, well-tested, maintainable code.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and join us in shaping the future of technology!
Interested candidates please email your resumes to [email protected]. Please state the job role you are applying for as the subject.
No: 18, Dharmaraja Mawatha, Off Alfred House Avenue, Colombo-03.
Contact: +94 070 755 4003
Web: https://www.aficorp.global
