Underdog.io is a modern recruiting platform. One of our hiring partners is looking to hire a Mid to Senior Level Full Stack Engineer. Our hiring partner is on a mission to supercharge the impact of donation dollars through software that enables foundations to build relationships with grantees and easily distribute and track their funds.

As an early-stage team member, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our company and driving its growth.

Backend Engineer (Golang or Ruby on Rails)

Remote (U.S.-based) - Full-Time

Our hiring partners are a high-growth tech startup building scalable SaaS solutions that transform enterprise workflows. Join a tight-knit engineering team focused on iterative development, system resilience, and delivering mission-critical tools used by global customers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architect and maintain high-performance backend services using Golang (Go) and Ruby on Rails, ensuring seamless integration between microservices.
2. Design RESTful/gRPC APIs and optimize database schemas (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) for high-traffic applications.
3. Collaborate on system design discussions, advocating for scalable solutions using Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform.
4. Implement AWS/GCP cloud infrastructure for deployment, monitoring, and cost-efficient scaling.
5. Conduct rigorous code reviews, performance tuning, and security audits across Go/Ruby codebases.
6. Partner with frontend teams to refine API contracts and ensure end-to-end functionality.
7. Troubleshoot production issues and maintain SLA compliance for critical systems.

Qualifications

1. 4+ years of backend development in Golang or in Ruby on Rails
2. Expertise in microservices architecture, concurrency patterns (Go routines/channels), and Rails MVC frameworks.
3. Proficiency with SQL/NoSQL databases (Postgres, MongoDB), query optimization, and ORM tools (Active Record, GORM).
4. Hands-on experience deploying to AWS/GCP (EC2, S3, Cloud Functions) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).
5. Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
6. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum workflows and collaborative tools (Jira, GitLab).
7. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.

Bonus Skills

1. Familiarity with message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka) or caching systems (Redis).
2. Exposure to frontend frameworks (React, Vue.js) for API integration.
3. Experience in fintech, healthcare, or other regulated industries.

Why Join?

1. Competitive salary ($150k–$225k base) + equity in a rapidly scaling startup.
2. 100% remote work with flexible hours and asynchronous collaboration.
3. $5k annual stipend for certifications, conferences, or home office setup.
4. Unlimited PTO, wellness benefits, and quarterly team offsites.

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