Diverse Lynx
Responsibilities:
Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems using Ruby on Rails and Sinatra Work with AWS services such as SQS, ECS, ECR, and CloudWatch for containerized deployments and background job processing Maintain and extend applications hosted on Heroku, including dyno scaling, add-ons, and build pipelines Build and manage Redis-backed background workers, job queues, and caching mechanisms Write maintainable, tested, and performant code across services and APIs Diagnose and resolve production issues, optimize system performance, and ensure reliability Collaborate with DevOps to improve CI/CD workflows and infrastructure observability Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile development processes
Required Skills:
3+ years of professional experience in Ruby, including production use of Rails and Sinatra Strong understanding of RESTful API design, JSON serialization, and background job processing Experience with Redis as a cache and job queue (e.g., Resque, Sidekiq) Proficient with AWS services (especially ECS, ECR, SQS, IAM roles, secrets management) Familiarity with deploying and managing applications on Heroku Solid understanding of containerized development and deployment using Docker Comfortable with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and ORMs (ActiveRecord) Ability to write clear, well-tested, and well-documented code
Nice to Have:
Experience with service observability (metrics, logging, tracing) Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or CodePipeline Background in event-driven architectures or distributed systems Exposure to front-end frameworks (React, Angular) is a plus but not required
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.
Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems using Ruby on Rails and Sinatra Work with AWS services such as SQS, ECS, ECR, and CloudWatch for containerized deployments and background job processing Maintain and extend applications hosted on Heroku, including dyno scaling, add-ons, and build pipelines Build and manage Redis-backed background workers, job queues, and caching mechanisms Write maintainable, tested, and performant code across services and APIs Diagnose and resolve production issues, optimize system performance, and ensure reliability Collaborate with DevOps to improve CI/CD workflows and infrastructure observability Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile development processes
Required Skills:
3+ years of professional experience in Ruby, including production use of Rails and Sinatra Strong understanding of RESTful API design, JSON serialization, and background job processing Experience with Redis as a cache and job queue (e.g., Resque, Sidekiq) Proficient with AWS services (especially ECS, ECR, SQS, IAM roles, secrets management) Familiarity with deploying and managing applications on Heroku Solid understanding of containerized development and deployment using Docker Comfortable with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and ORMs (ActiveRecord) Ability to write clear, well-tested, and well-documented code
Nice to Have:
Experience with service observability (metrics, logging, tracing) Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, CircleCI, or CodePipeline Background in event-driven architectures or distributed systems Exposure to front-end frameworks (React, Angular) is a plus but not required
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.