Senior 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 Senior 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 • 3+ years of experience 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 our Delhi office.