Modern Systems Engineer at Profile Personnel

Job Description

• An established software development environment is seeking a skilled and adaptable Modern Systems Engineer to join its growing engineering team.
• This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects, including bespoke web applications, client platforms, APIs, mobile application backends, and long-term production systems. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining and modernising existing applications while contributing to the development of new solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Ruby on Rails applications
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services
• Improve system architecture, performance, and maintainability
• Build scalable, reliable, and secure software solutions

Technical Modernisation

• Support the modernisation of existing applications and platforms
• Contribute to CI/CD, deployment, and automation initiatives
• Assist with infrastructure improvements and technical enhancements
• Promote engineering best practices and coding standards

Collaboration

• Work closely with technical and operational stakeholders
• Participate in architecture, planning, and technical discussions
• Collaborate with developers and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions

Ownership & Quality

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Participate in code reviews and technical knowledge sharing
• Take ownership of technical deliverables and project outcomes
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the engineering team

Minimum Requirements

• Strong experience in backend or full-stack software development
• Experience with Ruby on Rails, or the ability to learn Rails quickly
• Solid understanding of API development and integration
• Strong knowledge of relational databases
• Understanding of backend architecture and software design principles
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging complex systems
• Experience using Git version control
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative development environment

Advantageous Skills

Experience with any of the following will be beneficial:

• Docker
• CI/CD pipelines
• PostgreSQL
• Tailwind CSS
• Hotwire / Turbo
• Sidekiq or background job processing
• Linux server administration
• DevOps practices and automation
• Mobile application backend development

Skills & Competencies

• Strong engineering and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to take ownership and accountability for deliverables
• Effective communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Adaptable and able to learn new technologies quickly
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment