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

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

Qualifications

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

Bonus Skills

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

Why Join?

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

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