Lead Backend Engineer (Ruby on Rails / Django)

Must have skills required :

Ruby On Rails, Django, SQL

Good to have skills :

Elasticsearch, NoSQL databases

US Based AI platform to Improve Social Media Presence (One of Uplers' Clients) is Looking for:

Backend Developer who is passionate about their work, eager to learn and grow, and who is committed to delivering exceptional results. If you are a team player, with a positive attitude and a desire to make a difference, then we want to hear from you.

Role Overview Description

Tagalys is a visual merchandising platform, designed exclusively for fashion and lifestyle eCommerce brands. We help brands like Fila, Crocs, Lovisa, Timex, Meshki, and many more across the UK, US, Australia, Asia, and Europe.

As a bootstrapped company with a global presence, Tagalys is driven by a close-knit team of 23 that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. Weve built a culture of ownership, transparency, and balance, ensuring that our people grow as we grow.

The Opportunity:

As a Backend Developer at Tagalys, youll help build and scale the core systems behind our product discovery platform, directly impacting both our product and the success of the global eCommerce brands we serve. Working closely with a small, talented team, youll design efficient, smart backend solutions that solve complex technical challenges. If you're looking to grow in a product-focused environment and make a real impact, wed love to have you with us.

Location : Chennai

Your Role:

• Develop Critical Features Design and build the systems that our customers rely on daily
• Collaborate & Grow Work closely with teammates to solve interesting challenges while advancing your skills
• Engineer Smart AI Automation Integrate AI capabilities that simplify complex workflows and reduce manual configuration, allowing our customers to accomplish more with fewer clicks
• Ensure Quality Participate in code reviews that maintain our high standards and help everyone improve
• Build for Scale Create efficient, reliable backend solutions that perform as our user base expands
• Influence Architecture Contribute to technical decisions that shape our platforms future
• Improve Sustainability Help identify and address technical debt to maintain a healthy

What Youll Need:

• 2+ years of professional experience with Ruby on Rails or Django frameworks
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms
• Database proficiency in design, management, and data modeling with SQL systems
• API development experience for creating intuitive RESTful interfaces
• Working knowledge of frontend technologies for effective cross-team collaboration
• Problem-solving ability that delivers practical, effective solutions
• Strong communication skills that foster team success

Plus: Experience with Elasticsearch or other noSQL databases

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