Ruby Developer

Position Overview

Fully remote role with flexible hours and GMT +/-3h timezone compatibility required. Short-term/long-term contract position.

What You'll Be Working On

• Develop and maintain integrations with Stripe's payment platform (payment processing, subscription management, webhook handling)
• Build robust connections with Xero accounting software (data synchronization for invoices, payments, financial reporting)
• Create seamless integrations with Shopify and other e-commerce platforms (product data, order management, inventory synchronization)
• Design and implement RESTful/SOAP/GraphQL APIs for data exchange and consistency
• Handle large volumes of transactional data with efficient processing algorithms and ensure data integrity
• Contribute to system design decisions, optimize performance, and ensure scalability of integration solutions

Requirements & Skills

Analytical Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities and logical thinking
• Ability to analyze complex business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Experience with debugging and troubleshooting integration issues
• Proficiency in data analysis and identifying patterns in large datasets

Technical Expertise

• Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures
• Experience with Ruby on Rails framework and Ruby ecosystem
• Knowledge of API design and implementation
• Understanding of database design and optimization (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
• Experience with testing frameworks (RSpec)

Domain Knowledge

• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial workflows
• Knowledge of statistics and data analysis concepts
• Familiarity with e-commerce business models and processes
• Understanding of payment processing and billing cycles
• Experience with financial reporting and reconciliation processes

Integration Experience

• Previous experience with third-party API integrations
• Understanding of webhook systems and event-driven architecture
• Knowledge of data synchronization strategies
• Experience with error handling and retry mechanisms
• Familiarity with rate limiting and API quotas

Why Join WideFix?

• Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere while maintaining work-life balance.
• Cutting-Edge Projects: Build innovative fintech solutions that impact businesses' financial operations.
• Professional Growth: Expand your integration skills and work with industry-leading platforms.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of experienced developers who value knowledge sharing and problem-solving.
• Zero Bureaucracy: Results-oriented with no unnecessary meetings or corporate red tape.