Rock Climbing App - Ruby on Rails Backend Developer

Location: Jyväskylä, Finland / Remote

Employment Type: Part-time or Full-time

About 27 Crags

We make it easy to go rock climbing anywhere in the world by providing the best information to get the most out of your climbing trips. 27 Crags is an app where climbers can access the best information on crags and boulders wherever they travel while supporting local climbing culture and economies.

Our team is a collective of passionate climbers, and many of us live a nomadic lifestyle that combines remote work, traveling for climbing, and other outdoor hobbies.

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated UI/UX designer for our app, someone who shares our passion and purpose to make climbing easier and support the development of climbing areas. As a backend developer, you will be a crucial part of building and maintaining the technical infrastructure for an app loved by hundreds of thousands of climbers.

You'll be in key role of creating the world's best climbing platform EVER!

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems and APIs for the app
• Ensure application performance, scalability, and security
• Collaborate with the frontend, UI/UX, and product teams to deliver seamless features
• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues as they arise
• Write clear, maintainable, and well-documented code

Requirements

• Proven experience with Ruby on Rails (3+ years preferred)
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and backend development principles
• Familiarity with MySQL or similar relational databases
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Heroku
• Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and application security best practices
• Passion for rock climbing and an understanding of the climbing community’s needs

We Offer

• Purpose: Work on a project that supports climbing communities and culture worldwide.
• Passion: Join a team of climbers who understand the balance of work and adventure.
• Paycheck: Competitive salary based on experience and location.

How to Apply

• Write an open application.
• Share how climbing and coding are a lifestyle for you and how they inspire your work.
• Describe your most memorable ascent: crag, route, grade, and date.
• Attach your resume and a link to your GitHub profile or portfolio.
• Send your application to ville+recruitments@27crags.com

We can’t wait to hear from you!