Who we are

Blackbird Lab is a software development company. While we are practicing international working culture, we are proud representatives of Ukrainian values and traditions. We are a team of 80+ energetic, curious, smart, and open to new challenges tech pros who prefer efficient async communication, flexible working hours, a co-working office model, etc.

Being in this craft for about 5 years, we managed to accumulate expertise and bring value to a number of clients. We cooperate with US and Canadian product companies of different sizes, from small startups to established products, in close, trusted relationships.

All team members, including management, have an engineering background. The process, participants who speak the same language and have a similar approach based on technical principles, is always efficient. It is way easier to make decisions and introduce new features in a team with engineering at heart. It is the technical DNA that lets us build high-quality products that facilitate the lives of our customers’ users.

Position & client

In 2021 we partnered with a Canadian software company that is providing software products to supply chain companies like Sony, Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, Loreal, etc. This software solution allows brands to collaborate during the manufacturing process, exchange specs, orders, etc.

Stack of the project

• Ruby 3.0.3, Rails 6.1
• Javascript, React 16.13 + Redux
• PostgreSQL
• GraphQL
• Amazon Web Services
• Docker
• Terraform

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the project codebase by building features and refactoring code
• Participate in features

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with backend development
• 3+ years of experience with Ruby
• Experience designing backend services, APIS
• Good English communication skills
• Experience with GraphQL is a plus
• Experience with Docker

Team setup & processes

• Engineering Manager (Canada)
• Project Manager (Ukraine)
• Senior Ruby Engineer (Ukraine) х 2
• Senior Ruby Engineer (part-time) (Ukraine)
  

Interview process

• HR Interview (30 mins)
• Technical interview (60-90 min)
• Interview with Engineering manager (1 hour)

Benefits

We are all for the self-development of each team member. As a part of our team, you’ll be supported in your professional growth, work on Macs, receive certifications, and visit conferences. On top of that, you will enjoy an attractive social package, including

• Сompetitive monthly compensation
• Flexible working schedule
• Working remotely
• 18 paid vacation working days
• Paid sick leaves (with 5 undocumented days per year)
• Health support with medical insurance or sports programs
• English lessons, sports activities, and charity events
• Full support of Private Entrepreneur reporting services (ФОП)