Backend Engineer - Golang | Ruby Labs

About us

Ruby Labs is a leading tech company that creates and operates innovative consumer products. We offer a diverse range of opportunities across the health, education, and entertainment industries. Our innovative teams are driving the future of consumer-led products, and we're always looking for passionate individuals to join us.

About the role

Ruby Labs is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer - Golang & Billing Systems who will be responsible for building scalable and high-performing backend services. You will develop, test, maintain, and improve our billing system. As a part of a cross-functional team, including engineers and product managers, you will focus on delivering results in a consistent and sustainable way. The successful candidate will have a passion for innovation, stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, and possess excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the solution development and maintenance of high-performance backend services and applications using Golang.
• Architect, implement, and optimize microservices-based applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to deploy and manage Golang applications in Kubernetes clusters using Helm for efficient package management.
• Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and transactions, specifically using Postgres. Ensure data integrity, performance, and scalability. Additionally, use Redis to improve application performance.
• Develop and enhance the billing system to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, best practices, and adherence to coding standards.
• Collaborate within the cross-functional team, including DevOps, backend and frontend developers, QA, and product management, to understand requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for code, architecture, and processes to facilitate knowledge transfer and onboarding of team members.
• Ensure adequate unit test coverage of the applications and participate in keeping the autotest suite up-to-date.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in development and at least 2 years as a Golang developer, with a proven track record of delivering scalable and robust solutions.
• Expertise in Golang, with a deep understanding of its concurrency model, frameworks, and best practices.
• Strong experience in designing, developing, and maintaining microservices architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Helm for deploying and managing containerized applications.
• Proficient in designing and optimizing databases, particularly with Postgres.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about complex technical challenges.

Nice to have

• Previous involvement in the development and maintenance of billing systems.
• Experience using GCP services.
• Experience using NoSQL databases.

Location

Ruby Labs operates within the CET (Central European Time) zone. Applicants from any country are welcome to apply for the position as long as they are located within approximately ± 4 hours of CET.

Benefits

Discover the perks of being part of our vibrant team! We offer:

• Remote Work Environment: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere, anytime, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Unlimited PTO: Enjoy unlimited paid time off to recharge and prioritize your well-being.
• Paid National Holidays: Celebrate and relax on national holidays with paid time off.
• Company-provided MacBook: Experience seamless productivity with top-notch Apple MacBooks provided to all employees who need them.
• Flexible Independent Contractor Agreement: Unlock the benefits of flexibility, autonomy, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Interview Process

After submitting your application, we conduct a thorough review which typically takes 3 to 5 days. If we see a potential fit, we proceed with the following steps:

• Recruiter Screening (30 minutes)
• Logical Thinking Assessment (40 minutes)
• Technical Interview (60-90 minutes)
• Final Interview (30 minutes)

Life at Ruby Labs

At Ruby Labs, we are more than a team; we're a community united in pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that a diversity of thought and backgrounds builds stronger teams.