Senior Backend Engineer - Endless Commerce

About this role

Who we are:

At Endless Commerce, we’re transforming multi-channel commerce infrastructure with a platform that streamlines order management, fulfillment, and integrations for businesses of all sizes. Our innovative solutions empower brands to optimize operations using modern technology and a robust, scalable architecture. We’re a dynamic team dedicated to building reliable, elegant and efficient software with tools like Ruby on Rails, Sidekiq, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Heroku. Our mission is to deliver seamless, high-performance experiences that drive success for our clients.

The role:

As a Senior Back-End Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping our core platform and driving impactful enhancements. You’ll design, implement, and maintain backend services that support a growing user base, tackle scaling challenges, and optimize performance. Working closely with a dynamic team of engineers and stakeholders, you’ll influence architectural decisions, establish best practices, and enhance system reliability. Your contributions will directly impact the platform's scalability, efficiency, and overall success.

Responsibilities:

- Develop, test, and deploy back-end services and APIs using Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, and other components in our stack.

- Architect scalable solutions to handle high-volume data and transaction processing.

- Maintain and optimize existing code to ensure the stability and performance of the platform.

- Collaborate with front-end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define, design, and ship new features.

- Monitor production systems, resolve incidents, and implement improvements to prevent future issues.

- Mentor junior developers and contribute to our culture of continuous learning and improvement.

- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, following best practices for software development.

Requirements:

- 5+ years of experience in back-end software development, with a strong emphasis on Ruby on Rails.

- Proficiency in database design and management, particularly with PostgreSQL.

- Familiarity with background processing using Sidekiq or similar tools.

- Experience with cloud-based platforms (e.g., Heroku, AWS, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines.

- Solid understanding of RESTful API design and web application architecture.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

- Strong level of engagement and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams.

Nice-to-haves:

- Experience with Redis for caching and message queuing.

- Knowledge of error monitoring tools such as Bugsnag or similar platforms.

- Familiarity with logging solutions like Coralogix.

- Understanding of front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular) to facilitate better back-end integration.

- Previous experience working in a startup or fast-paced development environment.

- Previous experience with ERP and e-commerce platforms. 

- A passion for mentoring and helping others grow.

- Experience working in Agile environments using Jira and Confluence.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and bonuses.

- Flexible working hours and remote work options.

- Professional development opportunities.

- Generous vacation policy and paid time off.

- Health, dental, and vision insurance.

- 401(k) with company match.

- A collaborative culture that values growth and work-life balance.

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