Software Engineer (RoR - back end)

Software Engineering

Back End Engineer

Wellington

Permanent

Dom Gunn-Taylor
Dom Gunn-Taylor

Executive General Manager

Posted

March 10, 2026

  • Wellington - based role
  • Backend-focused Ruby on Rails role with real platform ownership
  • Strong emphasis on cloud, infrastructure, and scalability
About the Company
  
Our client is an innovative technology company building a modern software platform that is transforming how an entire industry operates. As a fast-growing product company, they combine startup energy with strong technical ambition to deliver a powerful all-in-one platform used by customers across the market. 
  
About the Role
  
Our client is looking for a Backend Ruby on Rails Developer to help build and scale their core platform. You’ll focus primarily on backend services, cloud infrastructure, and system performance while collaborating with product and engineering teams to deliver impactful features.
  
Skills & Experience
  • Strong commercial experience with Ruby on Rails
  • Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
  • Experience designing scalable backend systems and APIs
  • Knowledge of PostgreSQL, Redis, or Elasticsearch
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
  • Comfortable working in startup or fast-paced product environments
  • Bonus: exposure to React or frontend work, and AI tools such as Claude
Why Work Here?
  • High-impact engineering role with real ownership
  • Work on a modern SaaS product used by real customers
  • Collaborative, product-focused engineering culture
  • Opportunity to influence architecture and technical direction
  • Competitive salary and growth opportunities
  • Work with modern technologies and evolving AI tooling
  If interested, APPLY now or contact dom@talent.army. 

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