Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer – Ruby on Rails

RD Station

. Build and evolve production backend systems, focusing on quality, security, and scalability .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and supporting backend systems using Ruby and Ruby on Rails, with a strong focus on quality, security, and scalability. Proficient in RESTful APIs, relational data modeling with PostgreSQL, and asynchronous processing techniques.

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Ruby DevelopmentRuby on RailsRESTful APIsPostgreSQLAsynchronous Processing

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentRelational Data ModelingService IntegrationSOLID PrinciplesDesign PatternsCode ReviewAutomated TestingRefactoringGitAgile Methodologies

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SidekiqDockerKubernetesCI/CD PipelinesPub/SubKafkaRabbitMQDatadogRollbar

Industry Keywords

Production SystemsApplication HealthError MonitoringMessaging ArchitectureEvent-Driven Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerKafkaKubernetesPostgresRabbitMQRubyRuby on Rails

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and evolve production backend systems, focusing on quality, security, and scalability
Participate in refinement sessions, technical discussions, and discovery, proposing simple solutions and identifying risks
Monitor errors, fix bugs, and maintain application health, including asynchronous jobs and queues
Work with PMs, designers, and other engineers, with increasing autonomy
Deliver predictably and with high quality
Complete the technical and cultural stages of the selection process to join the qualified Talent Pool
Be contacted about future Mid-Level Developer opportunities without having to repeat the entire selection process from scratch

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience developing and supporting backend systems in production
Practical experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails, following best practices and conventions
Knowledge of RESTful APIs
Knowledge of relational data modeling, such as PostgreSQL
Knowledge of service integration
Familiarity with asynchronous processing, such as Sidekiq
Strong command of SOLID principles, design patterns, code review, automated testing, refactoring, and Git
Experience working with agile teams
Nice to have: messaging and event-driven architecture, including Pub/Sub, Kafka, and RabbitMQ
Nice to have: Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
Nice to have: resilience patterns and observability tools, such as Datadog and Rollbar

Benefits

Comp & perks

Holistic Well-Being support with self-care resources across the emotional, financial, physical, occupational, and social dimensions
Inclusion, belonging, and equity initiatives
Support and empowerment groups, including RDSum, Preto no Preto, SER, and Tech Ladies
100% free selection process
Opportunity to join a qualified Talent Pool and be contacted about future opportunities without having to repeat the entire selection process from scratch