Backend Engineer (Ruby on Rails)
Lexop
Software Engineering
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
INR 200k-200k / year + Equity
Posted on Aug 27, 2025
Backend Engineer (Ruby on Rails) | 100% Remote India
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Ruby Backend Engineer to join our team. As a Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the backend systems that power our applications. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience and a strong background in Ruby on Rails. You should be familiar with API development, test-driven development, and Agile workflows, and have a strong focus on writing secure, scalable code.
Job Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs using Ruby on Rails (Rails 7.0+).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and designers, to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Participate in sprint planning, feasibility studies, and peer code reviews.
- Write clean, testable, and maintainable code in Ruby (3.1+), following TDD principles.
- Focus on system performance, maintainability, scalability, and security.
- Contribute to the evolution of our software development lifecycle and best practices.
- Troubleshoot and debug production issues, delivering timely resolutions.
Job Qualifications:
- 4+ years of professional experience as a backend engineer.
- Strong proficiency with Ruby on Rails (Rails 7.0+).
- Test-driven development experience and familiarity with automated testing frameworks.
- Experience working in Agile and Scrum environments.
- API development expertise with a focus on RESTful design.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Bonus Skills: (Good to have skills)
- Experience with payment gateways and integrations.
- Familiarity with PCI compliance and security requirements.
- Skills in performance optimization (database, processing, etc.).
- Exposure to GCP or other cloud infrastructure platforms.
Perks and Benefits (What you'll love about us)
- Competitive salary with bi-annual performance bonuses and stock options.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
- Flexible hours and remote-first work culture.
- ₹2,00,000 annual allowance for professional development and learning.
- Generous time-off policy.
- Work-from-home setup stipend.
- Annual in-person team meetups and collaboration events.