Principal Backend Engineer (Ruby on Rails)

Responsibilities: Own the technical strategy, architecture, and long-term health of the Ruby on Rails backend systems. Lead design reviews, define engineering standards, and mentor other engineers while remaining hands-on with production code.

Requirements: Requires 8+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in Ruby on Rails and large-scale distributed systems. Candidates must demonstrate an AI-forward practice and strong communication skills for documenting architecture and decision records.

Key skills: Ruby on Rails, Backend Architecture, Distributed Systems, SOLID, DRY, Domain-Driven Design, Event-Driven Architecture, AI Tooling, Technical Leadership, API Design, Code Review, Mentorship, AWS, CI/CD, Product Analytics, Scalability

Keywords: Ruby on Rails, Backend Engineering, Distributed Systems, SOLID, DRY, Domain-Driven Design, Event-Driven Architecture, AI Tooling, AWS, CI/CD, Optimizely, LaunchDarkly, VWO, Mixpanel, Amplitude, SaaS, Edtech, Architecture Decision Records, Scalability, Reliability, Maintainability, Technical Debt, Remote Work, Async-first, Software Design, API, Cloud Infrastructure, Platform Engineering, Product Analytics, Experimentation Platforms