Rails Back-end Developer at Media24 (Pty) Ltd

What the role entails

Back-end Development:

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable back-end systems using Ruby on Rails. Experience with PHP and C# .NET is a plus.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs to support front-end applications and improve user experience.
• Manage and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance.

System Architecture & Design: 

• Participate in architectural decision-making, focusing on building scalable and cost-effective solutions that meet business requirements.
• Ensure technical feasibility and adherence to best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines. 

Cloud & Infrastructure: 

• Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments like AWS, ensuring scalability and reliability.

Quality & Performance Assurance:

•  Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations for speed and efficiency.

Collaboration & Communication:

•  Work closely with front-end developers, project managers, and designers to ensure seamless integration and end-to-end solutions..

What we’re looking for:

• 7+ years of experience in back-end development, with a strong focus on Ruby on Rails.
• Familiarity with server-side frameworks like Laravel is a plus. Experience with Angular or React is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of version control systems (GitHub).
• Experience designing scalable, high-performance APIs.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of software security best practices.
• Passion for writing clean, maintainable code and following industry best practices.