Hyqoo · 2 days ago
Ruby Developer
Sunnyvale, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expHyqoo is a cutting-edge cybersecurity organization specializing in zero-trust security and micro-segmentation. They are seeking a highly skilled Ruby Backend Developer to re-architect a legacy Ruby-based platform into a scalable, cloud-native SaaS solution. The role involves designing and optimizing distributed systems and tackling complex backend challenges.
Cloud ManagementConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
Hiring Manager
Sukh Prince Chhabra
Responsibilities
Re-design, modify, and scale distributed backend systems primarily built in Ruby to support horizontal scalability and SaaS multi-tenancy
Rewrite legacy components to improve performance, reliability, and scalability
Develop and optimize policy computation, policy distribution, and workload segmentation at massive scale
Implement and enhance asynchronous job processing, batch processing, and parallel execution pipelines
Improve and maintain messaging pipelines using Kafka and caching layers such as Redis and Firefly
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and blocking components in production systems through re-design or code refactoring
Collaborate closely with platform and architecture teams during the gradual transition of ~70% of the system from Ruby to Java while maintaining core patented technology in Ruby
Debug and resolve complex production issues independently, driving solutions end-to-end
Contribute to cloud-native deployments and infrastructure automation using Kubernetes
Exhibit strong ownership and accountability for system health, performance, and scalability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
5+ years of backend software development experience with a strong focus on Ruby
Proven experience designing and maintaining large-scale distributed systems beyond traditional CRUD applications
Hands-on experience with messaging systems such as Kafka or equivalent
Demonstrated expertise in asynchronous processing, batch jobs, and scalable backend architectures
Experience working with legacy codebases and modernizing them incrementally
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a production-first mindset
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams
Programming Languages: Ruby (core), exposure to JRuby, Java (migration path), and Golang (advantageous)
Distributed Systems & Architecture: Microservices, agent-based systems transitioning to SaaS
Messaging & Data Stores: Kafka, Redis, Firefly, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Graph databases
Processing: Asynchronous job queues, batch processing, parallel programming techniques
Infrastructure & Cloud: Kubernetes, cloud-native deployments with a focus on Microsoft Azure and AWS
CI/CD: Familiarity with Jenkins or similar automation tools for continuous integration and delivery
Highly self-motivated with the ability to investigate and resolve complex issues independently
Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to articulate ideas clearly and challenge constructively
Comfortable expressing opinions and seeking help when necessary
Willingness to work primarily with Ruby even as parts of the platform evolve toward Java
Demonstrates an ownership mindset by engaging proactively and leading technical initiatives
Company
Hyqoo
Hyqoo is a talent cloud platform specializing in enterprise organizations.
51-200 employees
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Current Stage
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Atul Kumar
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Novell
Client Partner
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