The Job

Swipe iX is seeking an enthusiastic, diligent  Rails Back-end Developer to build and maintain scalable APIs, optimize system performance, and enhance core application functionality. If you’re a skilled developer with a passion for crafting efficient and secure back-end solutions, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Back-end Development:

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable back-end systems using Ruby on Rails. Experience with PHP and C# .NET is a plus.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs to support front-end applications and improve user experience.
• Manage and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance.

System Architecture & Design:

• Participate in architectural decision-making, focusing on building scalable and cost-effective solutions that meet business requirements.
• Ensure technical feasibility and adherence to best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines.

Cloud & Infrastructure: Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments like AWS, ensuring scalability and reliability.

Quality & Performance Assurance: Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations for speed and efficiency.

Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with front-end developers, project managers, and designers to ensure seamless integration and end-to-end solutions..

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in back-end development, with a strong focus on Ruby on Rails.
• Familiarity with server-side frameworks like Laravel is a plus. Experience with Angular or React is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of version control systems (GitHub).
• Experience designing scalable, high-performance APIs.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of software security best practices.
• Passion for writing clean, maintainable code and following industry best practices.

Company Introduction

Founded in early 2014, Swipe iX has quickly grown to become one of the most dynamic and versatile digital solutions agencies in Africa. With globally recognized clients including Mediclinic, DStv, and FNB to name a few, our team of senior solutions architects, UX designers, and operations specialists have had the privilege of working on some of the most exciting technical executions of their careers.

Passion and dedication are what drive the engine of our growth. Our enterprise-grade solutions are purpose-built from the ground up to satisfy every requirement and our platforms scale to support any load. Our agile approach allows us to constantly monitor, analyze, iterate, and improve the products we build. Our solutions are powered by deep strategic thinking, global industry insights, and operational best practices.

Above all, Swipe iX is made up of exceptional people that form the foundation of our success. We value every ounce of extraordinary effort that is delivered day in and day out toward the unified goal of being the best at what we do. We want you to be a part of this journey.

Given the employment equity policy of Swipe iX, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.

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If you want to be part of our journey, please apply directly on the Simplify HR site.

Having trouble submitting your application? Send an email to gaynor@swipeix.com to request assistance.