Remote Backend Engineer

Description:

• Fuse Universal is seeking a Backend Engineer to build and maintain scalable, secure, and performant systems for their SaaS platform.
• The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features and architectural improvements.
• The Product-Technology team consists of Product, Tech, and QA functions, with squads owning specific areas of the product guided by KPIs.
• Responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable back-end services and APIs, writing clean and maintainable code, optimizing system performance, collaborating with front-end teams, participating in code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers.

Requirements:

• Proficiency with Ruby on Rails is required for this position.
• A strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and OOP principles is necessary.
• A computer science degree is preferred.
• Candidates should have experience with relational databases and API design.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms, such as AWS, is essential.
• Knowledge of distributed systems is required.
• Experience with agile development methodologies is necessary.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools is expected.
• Desired skills include experience with NoSQL databases, knowledge of event-driven and serverless architectures, and a background in performance optimization.

Benefits:

• The position offers a remote-first and flexible working environment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including peer and platform learning, are central to the company culture.
• A home-working and wellbeing allowance is provided.
• Employees have access to Perkbox, which offers a wide range of benefits, including discounted shopping and services.
• An Employee Assistance Programme is available for support.
• A gratuity benefit is included.
• Employees receive 18 days of annual leave, public holidays, and their birthday off.
• The company offers 12 days of sick pay per annum.
• Employees are entitled to 2 days of marriage leave and 5 days of bereavement leave per annum.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave is provided, with maternity leave offering 3 months of full pay and 3 months of half pay.
• Employee recognition awards are available, including Employee of the Month, long service awards, and an employee referral scheme.