Senior Backend Engineer

Position: Backend DeveloperSalary: USD$6-10k / monthWorking hours: 9am - 5pm CETCompany location: New York, USA (remote)Candidates location: EuropeUpload your resume in English, pleaseAbout the companyThis company focuses on growth through strategic networking. They build strong networks with investors, partners, and communities, creating a market that comes to them instead of chasing after it. They are known for their innovation, being pioneers in developing Community-Led Growth strategies, demonstrating that long-term relationships are more valuable than short-term tactics.RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and maintain scalable systems using Ruby on Rails, Postgres, and Elasticsearch. Optimize performance and troubleshoot complex issues across the application.Design, develop, and maintain GraphQL APIs to support a React frontend. Integrate with various third-party APIs, ensuring reliability and security. Ensure code quality through comprehensive unit tests, code reviews, and best practices. Drive improvements in application performance, security, and scalability.REQUIREMENTSTechnical:Proficiency with Ruby on Rails, including performance tuning and debugging. Proficiency with Postgres and Elasticsearch. Strong experience with GraphQL API design and implementation. Solid understanding of background processing with Sidekiq or similar tools. Familiarity with integrating and managing third-party APIs. Cultural Fit / Soft Skills:Strong problem-solving skillsExcellent collaboration and communication skills (proactive communication)NICE-TO-HAVEExperience in data modeling, data cleaning, and machine learning (nice to have). Familiarity with web scraping techniques and tools (nice to have). BENEFITSCompensation: $6k - $10k USD / month (flexible)Paid leave: PTO + Unlimited leaveTeam Bonding: Two off sites per yearHome office Stipend: USD$100/month