Backend Engineer (Ruby on Rails)

Job Description

Cialfo is a leading platform connecting students, higher education institutions, and counselors through technology-driven solutions. Launched in 2017 with a mission to make education accessible to 100 million students, Cialfo provides a range of mobile and web solutions to students, K-12 institutions, and higher education institutions. We?re one of the fastest-growing tech startups in the region, consistently charting new heights! About This Role We are looking for a talented Backend Developer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust, scalable server-side applications and APIs. You will work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and performance of our applications. What You Will Be Doing Develop, maintain, and optimize server-side applications. Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code. Integrate data storage solutions such as databases, key-value stores, and blob stores. Implement and maintain RESTful APIs to support front-end functionality. Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure seamless integration of front-end and back-end components. Participate in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding, debugging, and performance tuning. Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to improve code quality. Write and maintain detailed technical documentation. Ensure security and data protection best practices are followed. An Ideal Candidate Will Have Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Proven experience as a Backend Developer in any of the following - Ruby, Python, Go, Typescript, Javascript. Proven experience and proficiency in any of the Backend framework, e.g Ruby on Rails, Django, FastAPI, Flask, Express etc. Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL. Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3) for basic integration. Understanding of RESTful APIs and web services. Experience with version control systems, preferably Git. Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., RSpec, Capybara). Knowledge of modern authentication methods like OAuth and JWT. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment. Ability to utilize AI assisted coding tools to improve efficiency and productivity. About You Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience Proven experience as a Backend Developer, preferrabely with a focus on Ruby on Rails. Proficiency in Ruby and the Ruby on Rails framework or similar backend framework(s). Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL. Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3) for basic integration. Understanding of RESTful APIs and web services. Experience with version control systems, preferably Git. Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., RSpec, Capybara). Knowledge of modern authentication methods like OAuth and JWT. Skills Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment. This role will be based out of out Delhi office.