As a Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer, you’ll play a key role in building and maintaining our backend systems. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features, improve the performance and scalability of our application, and ensure that our platform remains secure and reliable. You’ll also take on a leadership role within the team, mentoring junior engineers and helping shape our engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Ruby on Rails.
Lead and collaborate with other engineers to implement best practices, improve development processes, and ensure code quality.
Build and deploy features that enhance the customer experience in the cashless payments space.
Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers, ensuring the team adheres to coding standards and follows effective software development practices.
Work closely with product, design, and operations teams to ensure we’re building the right solutions for the business.
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications for performance and reliability.
Contribute to technical decisions that help shape the direction of the product and architecture.
Participate in code reviews, planning sessions, and operational meetings.

What We’re Looking For:

5+ years of experience as a software engineer with a strong focus on Ruby on Rails.
Proven track record of building, deploying, and maintaining large-scale applications in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in the cashless or fintech space is a strong plus.
Strong background in operations and ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of production systems.
Leadership experience—whether as a team lead, mentor, or project owner—demonstrated through coaching and guiding engineers to success.
Deep understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns, and ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
Expertise with databases, particularly PostgreSQL or MySQL, and knowledge of performance optimisation techniques.
Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and writing automated tests.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a passion for improving both product and process.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with AWS or other cloud services.
Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, etc.) or full-stack development is a plus.
Experience working in Agile environments.

Why Join Us?

Impact: Your work will directly impact the evolution of a cutting-edge cashless payments platform used by thousands of businesses and consumers.
Growth: We offer opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and the chance to work with a talented and passionate team.
Culture: We believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment where everyone has a voice and can make a difference.
Flexibility: We offer flexible working hours and a remote-first work environment.

Additional Information

Automations and tools reduce manual tasks and create a visible operational impact
Systems scale with growth, and documentation supports continuity and transparency
API integrations work reliably and require minimal support after deployment
Internal teams consistently use and trust the tools you build