Backend Developer - ROR

Job Description: Backend Developer - ROR

About Amaha

Welcome to Amaha, where we’re redefining mental health care! Founded in 2016 by the visionary Dr.

Amit Malik and social entrepreneur Neha Kirpal, Amaha (formerly InnerHour) is on a mission to create

a supportive mental health ecosystem. We provide comprehensive treatment and care plans for a

variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD,

schizophrenia, and addictions.

With a dedicated team of over 150 experts, we’ve delivered more than 100,000 therapy sessions in 15+

languages across 600+ Indian cities. Our award-winning Amaha app offers 600+ self-care tools and

resources, impacting the lives of over 5 million people globally. We also support workplaces and

colleges with customized emotional well-being programs, reaching over 700,000 individuals.

In 2022, we expanded our reach by acquiring the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Institute, Children

First, allowing us to provide holistic care for families and communities. Join us as we continue to grow

and innovate in the mental health space!

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation & optimization of a robust set of services and APIs to power the web and

Mobile Applications

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Ruby code

• Integration of data storage solutions viz MemCache, Redis, and MongoDB

• Building reusable code and libraries for future use

• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers

• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems

• Integration of the front-end and back-end aspects of the web application

• Create database schemas that represent and support business processes

• Management of the hosting environment, including database administration and scaling an

application to support load changes

Skills & Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in Ruby on Rails

• Understanding of data and application security

• Understanding of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds

• Proficient understanding of git or any version management system

• Familiarity with development-aiding tools such as Bundler, Yarn, NPM etc

• Good understanding of server-side templating languages such as ERB, Jade, EJS, Jinja, etc

• Ability to implement automated testing platforms and unit tests

• Experience with application deployment and understanding of CD/CI Pipelines

Desired Qualities

• Problem-Solving Skills : Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex problems efficiently and provide

practical solutions.

• Communication Skills : Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate

with team members and stakeholders.

• Team Collaboration : Experience working in a collaborative team environment, understanding the

importance of sharing knowledge and supporting team members.

• Adaptability : Flexibility to adapt to new technologies and challenges, showing a willingness

tolearn and grow within the role.

• Attention to Detail : Keen attention to detail when writing code and checking in codebase changes

to prevent future issues.

• Time Management : Ability to manage time effectively, meeting deadlines and prioritising tasks in

a fast-paced development environment.

• Passion for Development : A strong passion for backend development and continuous

improvement in coding standards and practices.

• Proactive Attitude : Takes initiative to identify issues and opportunities before they become

problems

• Innovative Thinking : Ability to think creatively to deliver innovative solutions or improvements to

existing systems.

• Resilience : Capable of working under pressure and managing work in a dynamic and complex

environment.

What Is It Like Working At Amaha

• The learning opportunities are limitless and we guarantee an exciting and transparent work

culture.

• You will get the chance to contribute to a thriving start-up providing mental health solutions to

millions of Indians!

This Includes

• Working on multiple exciting projects

• The chance to work with real innovators and leaders in the field

• Working in a supportive, collaborative, and entrepreneurial atmosphere

• Working with people who believe in hard work, sustainability, and ownership

• Sanity Testing

• Experience with API Testing using Postman.

• Good knowledge of SQL for database validation.

• Hands-on experience with Jira for defect management.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills.

Good to Have

• Automation Testing using Selenium with Java or Python.

• Knowledge of Automation Frameworks.

• Experience with TestNG or PyTest.

• Working knowledge of Git.

• Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.

Who Should Apply?

• QA professionals with 2–5 years of Manual Testing experience.

• Candidates who enjoy solving problems, improving software quality, and working in collaborative

Agile teams.

• Professionals looking to expand their skills into automation testing.

What is it like working at Amaha?

The learning opportunities are limitless and we guarantee an exciting and transparent work culture.

You will get the chance to contribute to a thriving start-up providing mental health solutions to

millions of Indians! This includes:

● Working on multiple exciting projects

● The chance to work with real innovators and leaders in the field

● Working in a supportive, collaborative, and entrepreneurial atmosphere

● Working with people who believe in hard work, sustainability, and ownership

● Being part of a work culture that is driven by creativity and excellence