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Backend Engineer (Rails) - Fully REMOTE, ContractBackend Engineer (Ruby on Rails) – ContractLocation: Fully Remote (United States)Compensation: $45–$55/hour (1099 or Corp-to-Corp)Duration: 12-month contractHours: 40 hours/weekAbout the RoleA growing technology company is seeking a Backend Engineer with strong Ruby on Rails experience to help build a scalable chat and messaging system used within a workforce management platform.The engineering team is replacing an existing open-source chat solution with a custom-built, highly scalable messaging platform, and this role will play a key part in designing and implementing the backend infrastructure.This is a hands‑on backend engineering role focused on building robust APIs, improving system scalability, and supporting real‑time communication systems.ResponsibilitiesDevelop backend services using Ruby on RailsHelp build and scale a real-time chat and messaging platformDesign and maintain APIs and backend infrastructureCollaborate with engineering and product teams to implement new featuresImprove performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systemsParticipate in architecture and system design discussionsRuby on RailsNode.jsMongoDBRedisFirebaseReal-time messaging infrastructureQualifications4–6 years of backend software engineering experienceStrong experience with Ruby on RailsSolid software engineering fundamentalsExperience building scalable backend systemsFamiliarity with real‑time messaging or event‑driven architectures is a plusExperience with Node.js is helpful but not requiredComfortable working in a fully remote engineering teamFully remote team across the United StatesContractor must be able to work during U.S. time zonesCollaborative engineering team of approximately 25 developers and QA professionalsIf this sounds like the kind of backend engineering challenge you enjoy, wed love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and a brief note about your experience with Ruby on Rails and scalable backend systems.#J-18808-Ljbffr