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Sr. Backend Engineer - Ruby on Rails
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Role overview Own backend architecture, internal tools, and key integrations for an apparel and retail business. You’ll work with a small engineering team to keep e-commerce, store, and logistics systems reliable, with particular attention to a Shopify-based environment and periods of high traffic.
Responsibilities - Design, maintain, and troubleshoot backend services and integrations across retail operations. - Build and support connections to Shopify and other third-party APIs. - Keep systems stable and responsive during busy trading periods. - Maintain internal tools, making small frontend adjustments as needed. - Investigate technical issues and work with teammates to resolve them.
Requirements - At least six years of software engineering experience, primarily in backend development. - Strong Ruby on Rails experience, or equivalent Python experience with Flask or Django. - Practical experience with third-party integrations and Shopify APIs. - Experience with relational databases such as MySQL. - Working familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for internal tools. - Strong debugging and analytical skills, with sound engineering fundamentals and the ability to work independently of AI tools.
Benefits and work setup - Fully remote for candidates based in Latin America, with flexible hours across an eight-hour workday. - Salary paid in USD and 25 days of paid leave per year. - Equipment provided, plus a welcome kit, English classes, a virtual library, online courses, and contribution bonuses.