Backend Developer

Description

Job Summary: VIK is seeking a passionate Backend Developer to build and evolve a wellness platform focused on performance, scalability, and real impact on people's lives. Key Highlights: 1. Build and evolve the platform using Ruby on Rails, APIs, and PostgreSQL. 2. Work in a high-performance startup with an accelerated pace. 3. Directly impact corporate wellness through your code. Are you passionate about technology, love solving complex problems, and want to see your code directly improving people's lives? If you seek an environment where innovation, purpose, and performance go hand in hand, this is the place for you! At **VIK**, **Brazil's first** **Wellness Loyalty Tech**, we are redefining corporate wellness by transforming every step and every workout into value. Our culture thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a genuine desire to be part of something greater. If you have the drive to deliver results, wish to grow within a **high-performance startup operating at an accelerated pace**, and love technical challenges, **join us in building the future!** As our **Backend Developer**, you will play a key role in building and evolving our platform, ensuring everything operates smoothly, securely, and scalably. **Your Daily Challenge and Impact:** * Develop and maintain features in **Ruby on Rails**, focusing on performance and quality. * Integrate and optimize **RESTful APIs**, ensuring exceptional user experiences. * Manage and optimize **PostgreSQL databases**, applying best practices for security and performance. * Implement **Redis caching solutions** and automations via **CI/CD**. * Perform deployments in **Heroku** environments and monitor applications using **New Relic**. * Apply **architectural patterns and clean code principles**, ensuring technical excellence. * Collaborate closely with product and frontend teams to deliver solutions that truly make a difference. **Bonus Points — You’ll Shine Even Brighter If You Have:** * Experience with **Docker** and **cloud computing**. * Contributions to **open source projects**. * Interest in **AI** and tools such as **Python, PocketFlow**, etc. * Passion for **sports and wellness** (here, movement is part of our DNA!). **What We’re Looking For:** * Solid experience with **Ruby on Rails**. * Knowledge of **Redis, PostgreSQL, and Heroku**. * Familiarity with **CI/CD and monitoring tools**. * Proactivity, autonomy, and a collaborative mindset. * Commitment to delivering high-quality results. This is your chance to see your **code driving** a **transformative wellness movement**. Come build the **future** with us! Apply now and join **VIK**!