Backend Engineer (Ruby on Rails, AWS, DevOps)

About the Role

As a Backend Engineer, you will be embedded within our client's team alongside other OneSeven Tech engineers, designers, and project managers. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining our client's existing Ruby on Rails backend application while building robust APIs for EHR (Electronic Health Record) integrations. Your role will involve setting up CI/CD pipelines, managing AWS infrastructure, and ensuring applications are HIPAA compliant when dealing with patient data in the health-tech space. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and improve existing ones, ensuring seamless backend performance and data security. Regularly updating documentation and unit tests for QA will be part of your responsibilities, along with adhering to development procedures like pull requests, branch naming, and time tracking on Jira tickets.

You'll be working with healthcare data systems to create scalable, secure backend solutions that power our healthcare technology platform, with a focus on EHR integrations and API development for seamless data exchange between healthcare providers and our applications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working as Backend Developer with Ruby on Rails
• 5+ years of experience working actively with Ruby on Rails in production environments
• Experience integrating EHR systems
• MUST have DevOps experience
• MUST have deep AWS experience
• Highly experienced in English - excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Able to work 9am-5pm EST
• Provide your own workspace with reliable Internet service
• Passionate about the startup environment and eager to learn
• Strong mentoring and leadership skills
• Ability to quickly adapt, learn, and solve problems
• Team player, willing to jump outside of their role to help the greater team
• Ability to research as you work
• Accountable for your own time in a fully remote environment
• Desire to contribute to a growing, dynamic team
• Agile + Scrum Methodology knowledge
• Keen eye for detail and excel in documentation
• You are highly organized and proficient in task management
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Technical Requirements

Core Backend Development

• Develop and deploy Ruby on Rails (monolith) backend code for our web and mobile applications
• Develop and maintain existing backend application with performance optimization
• Build robust APIs for EHR (Electronic Health Record) integrations
• Expertise writing and integrating REST APIs
• Experience with Ruby on Rails 6.1 or newer
• Knowledge of PHI, HIPAA compliance, the FHIR standard for exchanging healthcare information electronically, and the healthcare industry
• Share knowledge of the best software development practices

Database & Infrastructure

• Experience working with Linux OS is a must
• Experience with MySQL is a must
• Experience with PostgreSQL is preferred
• GIT + Github Experience

DevOps & Cloud Services

• Experience working with Docker is preferred
• Experience with Terraform is preferred
• Infrastructure management and monitoring
• Security implementation and compliance management

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Experience with unit testing (rspec) is preferred
• Test-driven development practices
• Code review and quality assurance processes
• Documentation and technical writing

Project Deliverables

Backend Application Maintenance

• Maintain and enhance existing Ruby on Rails backend application
• Implement new features and optimize existing functionality
• Database schema design and migration management
• Performance monitoring and optimization

EHR Integration Development

• Design and develop APIs for Electronic Health Record integrations
• Implement healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR) compliance
• Build secure data transformation and validation pipelines
• Create comprehensive API documentation and testing suites

AWS Infrastructure & DevOps

• Deploy and manage AWS cloud infrastructure
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
• Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting systems
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and security best practices

Benefits/Compensation

• Fully Remote Position
• Contract-based employment with US company
• Starting at $3,000 - $6,000 depending on qualifications and experience
• No formal benefits packages available (health insurance, retirement plans)
• Paid Vacation Time and Sick Days
• Fixed working hours 9am-5pm EST time, Monday-Friday
• Active international young team of 20+ individuals

To Apply

• SEND YOUR RESUME IN ENGLISH, please.
• Include the URL of your LinkedIn profile.
• Include Website references, GitHub repositories, and any other online references that would highlight your prior work for the qualifications described in this role.

About OneSeven Tech

OneSeven Tech is a premier digital product studio serving both high-growth startups and established enterprises. We've partnered with startup clients who have collectively raised over $100M in Venture Capital, while our enterprise portfolio includes 2000+ person hospitality groups and publicly traded NASDAQ companies.

Our passion lies in crafting exceptional digital products that drive real business success. Joining OneSeven means working alongside a skillful team of consultants where you'll sharpen your expertise, expand your capabilities, and contribute to impactful solutions for industry-leading clients.