Ruby Backend Software Engineer (Bulgaria)

Who We Are

Yamasoft is a Bulgarian software company and a leading software solutions provider. With over 25 years of experience in the software industry, our team brings expertise in building high-performing teams and delivering top-notch software solutions. We focus on delivering high-quality software that aligns seamlessly with our customers' objectives.

Description

We are building a team around a variety of apps for road trip planning as well as finding camping locations across North America. In addition, the team will focus on designing and implementing new connected home and connected vehicle apps from the ground.

As a detail-oriented Ruby Backend Software Engineer, you will be responsible to leverage deep expertise in Ruby and Ruby on Rails to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and maintainable backend systems. This role works closely with product and frontend teams to deliver robust APIs and services, ensuring high performance and reliability. Strong experience with relational databases, background job processing, and best practices for testing, security, and code quality. Solid software

engineering fundamentals, clear communication, and a collaborative mindset are essential, along with a passion for writing clean, well-documented, and efficient code that supports a seamless user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure backend services using Ruby and Ruby on Rails.
• Build and optimize RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs for consumption by frontend and mobile
• applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.
• Implement automated tests to ensure high code quality and system reliability.
• Design and manage relational database schemas, queries, and optimizations.
• Develop and maintain background jobs, batch processing, and data pipelines as needed.
• Monitor and improve application performance, scalability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and mentoring junior engineers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver
• high-impact features.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making for backend systems.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
• Stay current with industry trends and advocate for the adoption of relevant new technologies and
• best practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of web development experience (Ruby on Rails preferred)
• B.S. or higher in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
• Experience building complex back-end applications
• Understanding of native web app architecture and modern frameworks
• Experience working with geospatial, big data, or python scripting is beneficial
• Experience with ETL automation and implementing data pipeline architecture
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to work as a self-guided team member or project team leader
• Strong communication skills and experience working with highly technical teams
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch (Preferred)
• Front-end development experience (React preferred)
• Ability to use Git and Linux command line (Preferred)

What we offer

• 25 Days Paid Time Off
• Additional Health Insurance
• Multisport card
• The opportunity to be among the very first team members
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Attractive remuneration package

If you are interested in this job offer, please send your CV in English.

Do not apply if you are not located in Bulgaria.

All CVs will be treated in strict confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.