- Minimum Qualification :
- Experience Level : Entry level
- Experience Length : No Experience/Less than 1 year
Job Description/Requirements
Backend Developer (Ruby on Rails)
Location: Accra, Ghana
Type: Full-time, On-site
About DevOps Africa Limited
DevOps Africa Limited is a leading business processing and outsourcing company based in Accra, specializing in connecting top-tier technology talent with international companies. We bridge the gap between African tech professionals and global opportunities across IT, software development, customer service, and data management sectors.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Backend Developer with strong Ruby on Rails expertise to join our growing engineering team. As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust, scalable backend systems that power our client applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-performance, scalable backend services using Ruby on Rails
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices and design patterns
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
- Implement security and data protection measures
- Design and implement database schemas that represent and support business processes
- Debug production issues and implement fixes
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers
- Document technical specifications and API endpoints
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of professional experience in backend development with Ruby on Rails
- Strong proficiency in Ruby programming language and Ruby on Rails framework
- Experience with RESTful APIs design and implementation
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL
- Experience with version control systems (Git)
- Understanding of software development life cycle and agile methodologies
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Preferred Skills
- Experience with background processing using Sidekiq or Redis
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools
- Familiarity with AWS or similar cloud platforms
- Experience with test-driven development (RSpec, Minitest)
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with microservices architecture
Personal Qualities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team
- Good time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
- Passionate about learning new technologies and best practices
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Modern work environment
- Collaborative team culture
- Opportunity to work on international projects
Qualified candidates should demonstrate their expertise in Ruby on Rails through their work experience and be ready to contribute to our growing portfolio of international clients.
<
Important Safety Tips
- Do not make any payment without confirming with the Jobberman Customer Support Team.
- If you think this advert is not genuine, please report it via the Report Job link below.