Backend Engineer (Ruby on Rails)

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.

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.