Senior Backend Developer Ruby-on-Rails @ Ablefy
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About ablefy
At ablefy, passion turns into a career. With our cloud-based SaaS platform, ablefy.io, we empower over 70,000 entrepreneurs to create and sell digital products and online courses. Founded in 2015, we grew organically, then raised $38 million in Series A funding in September 2021 and doubled our size ever since. We are Germany's No. 1 platform for coaches, consultants, speakers, and service providers.
Our core values include: Ownership, Be Curious & Drive Change, Customer-Obsessed, and As One Tribe. We embrace diversity and inclusion in every aspect.
Role Overview
The Senior Backend Developer Ruby-on-Rails at ablefy is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality Ruby code. You will work on scalable solutions, conduct feasibility assessments, and integrate AI-powered capabilities, all while collaborating within an agile engineering team.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain high-quality Ruby code.
- Conduct technical feasibility assessments and drive improvements.
- Build back-end components and integrate AI-powered capabilities.
- Collaborate with developers and stakeholders.
- Test applications for performance, responsiveness, and security.
- Participate in all lifecycle stages and maintain existing apps.
- Stay informed on new technologies and best practices.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience with Ruby-on-Rails.
- Experience in architectural decisions and process improvements.
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and design principles.
- Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
- Fluent in English with a passion for clean code and agile development.
Preferred Skills
- Test-driven development experience.
- Understanding of CI/CD tools like Circle CI and GitHub Actions.
- Experience with PostgreSQL & NoSQL databases.
- Exposure to high-load systems and FinTech or e-commerce sectors.
- Familiarity with prompt engineering or AI workflow tools.
Work Arrangement & Benefits
This role is based in our Berlin office in a hybrid setup for Berlin candidates, or fully remote for those within ±2 hours of CET.
- 30 vacation days (Paid Time Off).
- Competitive salary.
- €1,500 annual training & development budget.
- Personal coaching and individual training.
- Free BVG ticket and various employee discounts.
- Pension Program with company match.
- A culture that values equity and inclusion.
Key skills/competency
- Ruby
- Rails
- Backend
- Architecture
- Agile
- CI/CD
- Git
- AI Integration
- PostgreSQL
- NoSQL
How to Get Hired at Ablefy
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research ablefy's culture: Study their mission, values, and growth story.
- Customize your resume: Highlight Ruby-on-Rails and backend experience.
- Prepare for technical tests: Review architecture and agile processes.
- Practice behavioral interviews: Emphasize collaboration and ownership.