Senior Backend Engineer, Development Health in India at Jobgether

• Own the design, development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of core Development Health systems, from initial implementation through production operations.
• Build and enhance backend services, automation tools, and internal platforms that improve engineering workflows and developer productivity.
• Develop and maintain health monitoring, alerting, and remediation routing systems for critical CI/CD pipelines.
• Improve automated systems for detecting flaky tests, slow-running tests, and other issues affecting engineering efficiency.
• Contribute to engineering analytics, reporting solutions, and data-driven tools that help teams monitor performance and make informed decisions.
• Improve the reliability, maintainability, and test coverage of existing automation systems while modernizing legacy codebases and simplifying complex workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering managers, product teams, and other stakeholders to identify operational challenges and translate them into clearly defined, measurable improvements.
• Analyze engineering metrics and system performance data to evaluate the impact of changes and prioritize future enhancements.
• Mentor and support intermediate engineers through code reviews, technical design discussions, knowledge sharing, and collaborative development.
• Monitor production system health, investigate technical incidents, troubleshoot issues, and participate in root cause analysis.
• Communicate technical decisions, project progress, risks, and proposed solutions clearly through written and asynchronous collaboration.
• Leverage AI agents and coding assistants to investigate issues, identify improvement opportunities, accelerate development, and contribute to product roadmap discussions.

• Substantial professional experience as a Backend Engineer, Software Engineer, or Tooling Engineer, with a proven track record of owning and maintaining production systems throughout their lifecycle.
• Strong proficiency in Ruby or the ability to become productive with the language quickly.
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and safely modernizing established or legacy codebases.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD systems, APIs, backend development, and large-scale automation.
• Experience designing and implementing automated unit and integration tests to ensure software reliability and maintainability.
• Familiarity with collaborative software development practices, including code reviews, technical design discussions, and continuous improvement.
• Practical experience using AI-powered coding assistants to improve development efficiency, with the ability to critically assess generated code and validate its quality.
• Strong independent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify potential issues, communicate risks proactively, and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written communication skills, particularly in asynchronous and distributed working environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, technical leaders, and stakeholders across different teams and locations.
• A proactive, analytical, and results-oriented mindset, combined with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Additional experience considered an advantage:

• Experience with Ruby on Rails.
• Background in developer productivity, engineering analytics, or internal developer tooling.
• Familiarity with GitLab or similar DevOps platforms and open-source contribution workflows.
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines, engineering metrics, and reporting solutions.
• Knowledge of AI agent-based workflows and experience operating them in production environments.

• Flexible Paid Time Off: Enjoy flexible paid leave to support personal needs, rest, and work-life balance.
• Remote Working Environment: Work remotely within the applicable country-based hiring requirements.
• Equity Compensation: Access to equity compensation and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Professional Development: Benefit from a dedicated growth and development fund to support continuous learning and career advancement.
• Parental Leave: Access parental leave benefits to support important family milestones.
• Health and Well-being: Benefit from programs and resources designed to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Employee Resource Groups: Join team member resource groups that encourage inclusion, connection, and a sense of belonging.
• Global Collaboration: Work in an asynchronous, documentation-driven environment alongside talented professionals from around the world.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of an equal-opportunity workplace that values diversity, transparency, collaboration, and individual contributions.