About us
Ruby Labs is a leading tech company that creates and operates innovative consumer products. We offer a diverse range of opportunities across the health, education, and entertainment industries. Our innovative teams are driving the future of consumer-led products, and we're always looking for passionate individuals to join us. Learn more about our story at: https://rubylabs.com/about-us/
About the role
Ruby Labs is looking for a Golang Developer who will be responsible for building scalable and high-performing backend services. You will develop, test, maintain, and improve our billing system. As a part of a cross-functional team, including engineers and product managers, you will focus on delivering results in a consistent and sustainable way. The successful candidate will have a passion for innovation, stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, and possess excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a remote environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Software Development: Participate in the solution development and maintenance of high-performance backend services and applications using Golang.
- Microservices Architecture: Architect, implement, and optimize microservices-based applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
- Container Orchestration: Collaborate with the DevOps team to deploy and manage Golang applications in Kubernetes clusters using Helm for efficient package management.
- Database Management: Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and transactions, specifically using Postgres. Ensure data integrity, performance, and scalability. Additionally, use Redis to improve application performance.
- Billing System: Develop and enhance the billing system to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
- Code Review: Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, best practices, and adherence to coding standards.
- Collaboration: Collaborate within the cross-functional team, including DevOps, backend and frontend developers, QA, and product management, to understand requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for code, architecture, and processes to facilitate knowledge transfer and onboarding of team members.
- Testing: Ensure adequate unit test coverage of the applications and participate in keeping the autotest suite up-to-date.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in development and at least 2 years as a Golang developer, with a proven track record of delivering scalable and robust solutions.
- Golang: Expertise in Golang, with a deep understanding of its concurrency model, frameworks, and best practices.
- Microservices: Strong experience in designing, developing, and maintaining microservices architectures.
- Container Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Helm for deploying and managing containerized applications.
- Database Skills: Proficient in designing and optimizing databases, particularly with Postgress and Redis.
- Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically about complex technical challenges.
Nice to have
- Billing Systems: Previous involvement in the development and maintenance of billing systems.
- Cloud Solutions: Experience using AWS services.
Location
Ruby Labs operates within the CET (Central European Time) zone. Applicants from any country are welcome to apply for the position as long as they are located within approximately ± 4 hours of CET. This ensures optimal collaboration and communication during working hours.
Benefits
Discover the perks of being part of our vibrant team! We offer:
- Remote Work Environment: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere, anytime, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
- Unlimited PTO: Enjoy unlimited paid time off to recharge and prioritize your well-being, without counting days.
- Paid National Holidays: Celebrate and relax on national holidays with paid time off to unwind and recharge.
- Company-provided MacBook: Experience seamless productivity with top-notch Apple MacBooks provided to all employees who need them.
- Flexible Independent Contractor Agreement: Unlock the benefits of flexibility, autonomy, and entrepreneurial opportunities. Benefit from tax advantages, networking opportunities, reduced employment obligations, and the freedom to work from anywhere. Read more about it here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dHF4ctKlez75whdn-ybUwP5d5Wr0BdwVrorrm_fM40Q/preview
Be part of our fast-growing team and seize this excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth!
Interview Process
After submitting your application, we conduct a thorough review which typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may occasionally take longer due to the volume of applications received. If we see a potential fit, we proceed with the following steps:
- Recruiter Screening (40 minutes)
- Technical Interview (60 minutes)
- Final Interview (60 minutes)
Life at Ruby Labs
At Ruby Labs, we are more than a team; we're a community united in pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. Our combined passion fuels our ambition for excellence, driving impact that resonates around the globe.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that a diversity of thought and backgrounds builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, color, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service status, or disability status. Join us and be part of a company that is crafting the future of technology across multiple industries.
