Job Description:
About Us
Itekako (itekako.com) is a Belgrade based software development company with more than 15 years of experience working with Fortune 500, SMEs and startups around the globe. So far, we successfully finished 200 (and counting!) high-end challenging projects across 11 industries. We've grown to a team of 150 skilled and experienced software engineers and technology experts who are focused on providing real business value to our clients. Our employees have changed the way people do their finances, shop online, play games, listen to music, build their startups, take care of their health, deal with cryptocurrencies, manage large manufacturing plants and more. We often run in sprints (agile methodology), but essentially we are marathoners - the people we work with and the clients we work for have been with us for a long time.
About the role
As a Senior Software Engineer at Itekako, you will join our client's small team working on a news aggregation platform powered by Ruby on Rails on the backend side. You’ll help take over the project from the current team, ensure smooth data handling across 300+ sources, and support a future frontend rebuild by adjusting to the changes and documenting them. This is a hands-on role where your technical expertise and good communication skills will be key to driving the project forward.
What you'll do
- Design and develop reliable backend services using Ruby on Rails (version 5.x)
- Maintain and enhance a data-heavy platform aggregating content from 300+ external sources
- Ensure stability and performance while integrating with a wide range of third-party data feeds
- Collaborate within a small, agile team where everyone contributes to both new features and ongoing maintenance
- Support the planned frontend rebuild by providing clean and scalable APIs
- Take over from the existing development team: document current functionality and ensure smooth knowledge transfer
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented Ruby code
- Stay up to date with Ruby and Rails ecosystem improvements and best practices
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development using preferably Ruby on Rails
- Self-sufficient, proactive work style with clear and timely communication
- Keen attention to detail and quality
- Full working proficiency in English with excellent communication skills
What we offer
- Competitive compensation package and benefits: flexible working hours, private medical insurance, offsite team buildings, access to L&D platforms and many more
- A flat in Europe (this year's location is Malaga) for employees to use for remote work or vacation for 6 months in a year
- Prime city location: our office is situated in the heart of Belgrade, providing a stunning 360° viewpoint from Beograđanka