Principal Back-End Developer / Tech Lead (Ruby on Rails)

A dynamic and innovative organization is seeking a highly skilled Principal Back-End Developer / Tech Lead with expertise in Ruby on Rails to provide architectural leadership and guide the development of scalable and maintainable systems. This role is ideal for a senior technical professional with a strong background in system design, team mentorship, and a deep understanding of modern back-end technologies. The position focuses on complex feature implementation, technical decision-making, and establishing best practices across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable, high-performance back-end systems.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement sophisticated features and address complex technical challenges.
• Provide technical leadership across engineering teams, establishing and maintaining best practices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product and QA, to deliver robust software solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, ensuring adherence to architectural guidelines and coding standards.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in back-end technologies, providing deep technical insights and solutions.
  
  

• Extensive experience as a Senior Developer, Principal Developer, or Tech Lead.
• Expertise in Ruby on Rails (v6 or higher), Python, Linux, and AWS.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud orchestration tools.
• Strong proficiency in designing systems that integrate with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins.
• In-depth understanding of APIs, microservices, and complex database structures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and proven ability to lead teams through technical challenges.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, particularly in cross-functional team environments.