Ruby on Rails Developer

Is this you? MAKE THINGS HAPPEN: Are you ready to unleash your potential? We're on the lookout for driven individuals who thrive on setting ambitious goals, taking ownership, and working with a relentless sense of urgency to achieve remarkable results. NO EGO: Our company embraces a culture of humility at all levels. We value collaboration, and making decisions that benefit the greater good. We appreciate individuals who bring honesty, respect, and professionalism to the table. We work shoulder to shoulder because we're re-thinking TV together SHOW GENUINE PASSION: Passion is the secret ingredient to our success We're searching for people who are not just passionate, but genuinely obsessed with their work. If you're the type to devour the latest articles, spend your free time researching and taking courses, and constantly seek ways to grow and learn, then you'll fit right in. Our passionate individuals learn fast, work hard, and inspire those around them with their positive energy. Culture and environment are at the heart of our ethos. If the above resonates with you, keep reading because we believe you could be a perfect addition to our incredible team Company Overview: We are a new and innovative CTV OS challenging the status quo by working with a market leading OEM to provide content discovery for streaming platforms, as well as integrating FAST channels alongside traditional broadcast TV channels. We are gearing up for rapid expansion across European markets. Job Description: We are looking for a Backend Engineer with a deep understanding of server-side technologies and a passion for building highly scalable systems that power industry-leading applications. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the backend infrastructure that drives our products and services, ensuring they are secure, reliable, and performant. The backend is the backbone of our business, enabling seamless interactions between our customers and our platform. You will play a key role in building systems that scale efficiently as our user base grows and integrating cutting-edge technologies to enhance our offerings. As someone with extensive experience, you'll be a leader within the development team, guiding best practices and mentoring others. You'll be instrumental in architecting and delivering robust solutions that power the core functionality of our business. This role is for someone who thrives on solving complex problems and is driven by the desire to contribute to a high-impact product every day. What you'll be doing: Designing and developing highly scalable backend services and APIs to support front-end applications and third-party integrations. Building and maintaining databases, ensuring data is stored securely and can be accessed efficiently. Collaborating with front-end developers, DevOps, and product teams to define and implement new features. Optimising the performance and reliability of server-side code to ensure seamless user experiences. Ensuring the security of backend systems through implementation of best practices and security protocols. Writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, adhering to industry standards and team best practices. Monitoring and troubleshooting production systems, ensuring high availability and rapid response to issues. Participating in code reviews and contributing to continuous improvement of development processes. Come join us if you have: 5-7 years of professional experience as a Backend Engineer, working on large-scale systems. Proficiency in Ruby on Rails. Strong knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL), with experience in designing efficient data architectures. Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, and familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Solid understanding of RESTful API design and development, including experience integrating third-party services. A strong focus on performance optimization, scalability, and security. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required. Strong communicator and fluent in English Reasons to apply: Change the future of TV A unique opportunity to join a well-funded, high-growth company in the early stages to help shape a product/business that will impact millions. Opportunity to work outside of your comfort zone & develop professionally in an exciting & rapidly growing video streaming industry. Work in a diverse & international environment.