Our Customer: A fast-growing product startup in the Video AI domain, collaborating with global publishers and broadcasters to enhance video content experiences at scale.
Your tasks: * Own the full development lifecycle — from requirements analysis and system design to implementation, testing, and production deployment. * Design, build, and scale backend services, primarily using Ruby on Rails and Python. * Develop and optimize frontend solutions using Vanilla JavaScript (ES6), CSS, and modern frameworks such as React and Vue. * Ensure high performance of user interfaces, focusing on Core Web Vitals and overall responsiveness. * Work with a high-scale, distributed tech stack including PostgreSQL, Kafka, Spark, Redis, Elasticsearch, InfluxDB, Celery, and Iceberg. * Deploy, maintain, and scale applications in cloud environments, leveraging infrastructure tools like Terraform and Nomad.
Required experience and skills: * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience). * 8+ years of experience in software development with strong backend expertise (proficiency in Ruby on Rails, Python, Java for building scalable backend systems). * 4+ years of experience in frontend development using Vanilla JavaScript (ES6), HTML, CSS. * 2+ years of experience with modern frameworks (React or Vue). * Strong understanding of performance optimization principles, including Core Web Vitals. * Hands-on experience designing and building high-load, distributed systems. * Experience working with modern data and messaging technologies (Kafka, Redis, Elasticsearch etc.). * Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tools. * Practical experience using AI-powered development tools (such as Claude, Cursor, Anti-Gravity) to improve development efficiency and code quality. * Fluent English (Upper-Intermediate or higher) and effective communication skills.
Would be a plus: * Experience with monetization platforms. * Background in Big Data technologies and data-intensive systems. * Experience in Video AI or video processing domains.
Working conditions: * 5-day working week, 8-hour working day; * Remote work.