Senior Backend Engineer

## About the Role The Senior Backend Engineer position at Toptal is a remote opportunity for skilled professionals to join a global team of top talent in technology. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be part of the Public Website team, responsible for developing and maintaining the systems that power Toptal's public-facing web presence. This role involves working closely with the business to ship features that matter, contributing to the services behind toptal.com, and collaborating with Infrastructure Engineers on the infrastructure part of the project.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in Ruby on Rails, with the ability to write elegant, efficient, and testable code. The role requires a team player who can continuously improve the team's processes, brainstorm ideas, communicate statuses, and progress. Mentorship of team members, providing feedback, and continuous improvement as a professional are also key aspects of this position.

Toptal operates as a fully remote workforce, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in Europe and South America. This setup encourages innovation, social interaction, and fun, with a support structure that fosters a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

## What You Will Do - Develop new capabilities and improve the existing codebase for Toptal's public-facing web presence.

• Collaborate with Infrastructure Engineers on the infrastructure part of the project.
• Participate in company-wide training sessions and team meetings to stay updated on best practices and project developments.
• Write elegant, efficient, and testable Ruby code that is easy to maintain and debug.
• Cover code with tests and perform manual testing of features.
• Review the work of colleagues to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Mentor team members, provide feedback, and continuously improve as a professional.
• Learn new concepts and technologies relevant to the role.
• Design, develop, document, analyze, create, test, or modify computer or cloud-based systems or programs as required.
• Contribute to the improvement of the team's processes and the company's overall technology stack.
• Actively participate in brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas and solutions.

## What We Are Looking For - 5+ years of web development experience with Ruby/Rails.

• 5 years of experience with SQL databases.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming, automated software testing, and development essential methodologies.
• Knowledge of GraphQL and Kafka is preferred but not required.
• Ability to consider multiple quality dimensions like user impact, failure tolerance, code maintenance, implementation time, security breaches, and performance.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive on providing and receiving transparent but always constructive feedback.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex problems.
• Passion for technology and a willingness to learn new things.

## Nice to Have - Experience with Node.js edge workers.

• Familiarity with cloud-based services and platforms.
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies.
• Experience in mentoring or leading technical teams.

## Benefits and Perks - The opportunity to work with a global network of top talent in technology.

• Flexible, remote work arrangement from anywhere in Europe and South America.
• Access to company-wide training sessions and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and social interaction.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance and contributions.

- Ensure your resume and cover letter are tailored to highlight your Ruby on Rails experience and backend development skills.

• Prepare examples of your code and past projects to demonstrate your coding abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarize yourself with Toptal's technology stack and be ready to discuss your experience with relevant tools and technologies.
• Showcase your ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting, highlighting your communication and teamwork skills.
• Be prepared to discuss your approach to testing, debugging, and maintaining large codebases.
• Demonstrate your passion for learning and professional development, and be ready to discuss how you stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in backend development.