Back End Developer

Description A rapidly growing software team is looking for a Backend Developer to help expand and scale a complex operational platform used by organizations with large, distributed locations. This role focuses on the core systems that power the application, including application logic, data architecture, integrations, and performance optimization. You will work closely with a small, collaborative engineering team to enhance an established platform while helping design new capabilities as the product continues to expand into new industries and use cases. This is an opportunity to have meaningful input on architecture and help shape how the system evolves over time. What You'll Work On The platform supports operational workflows such as asset tracking, service and maintenance management, inventory monitoring, and automated vendor ordering. As the platform grows and new organizations adopt it, the engineering team continuously builds new features, expands integrations, and improves system scalability. Key Responsibilities + Design and build backend functionality using Ruby on Rails + Develop and maintain application logic within the model, controller, and database layers + Create and maintain RESTful APIs used by internal and external systems + Optimize database queries and data structures for performance and reliability + Implement integrations with third-party systems and vendor platforms + Support the scalability and reliability of a large operational application + Collaborate with engineers to refine architecture and improve system design + Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards + Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend and data-related issues Requirements Required Qualifications + 5+ years of professional software development experience + Strong hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails in a professional production envrionment + Experience building and maintaining backend systems and APIs + Solid understanding of relational databases and data modeling + Ability to design scalable application components + Experience working within established production systems + Comfortable working in a collaborative engineering environment Preferred Experience + Experience building data-driven operational platforms + Familiarity with system integrations and automated workflows + Background working on internal product platforms rather than short-term consulting projects + Exposure to performance optimization and system scalability Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .