We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join the P4 DAM (Digital Asset Management) team at Perforce. P4 DAM is our enterprise-grade media and asset management solution built on top of Helix Core, used by global game studios, design teams, and VFX organizations. 

In this role, you will work with a geo-distributed engineering team to build, enhance, and support high-performance backend services in a modern Ruby on Rails stack. You will be responsible for designing, developing, upgrading, optimizing, testing, and supporting backend components that power mission-critical digital asset workflows. The ideal candidate is a strong Ruby engineer with hands-on experience in backend architecture, scalability, security, and system reliability. This role offers high ownership and the opportunity to influence the technical direction of P4 DAM. 

Develop and maintain backend services in Ruby on Rails for P4 DAM.

Build and optimize REST APIs and workflows integrated with Helix Core (P4).

Implement features, automation, and tests independently while delivering customer value.

Lead and support Rails upgrades, package updates, and vulnerability/security patching.

Ensure timely delivery of high-quality enterprise software across supported platforms.

Improve system performance, scalability, and reliability.

Debug complex backend issues and perform detailed root-cause analysis.

Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, code quality, communication, and tooling.

Participate in architectural discussions and influence long-term technical decisions.

Collaborate closely with Product, DevOps, QA, Support, and UI teams. 

BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent.

7+ years of professional backend development experience.

Strong hands-on experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails.

Experience with MongoDB, Redis, and Linux environments.

Familiarity with Docker and docker-compose.

Experience with Rails framework upgrades, dependency management, and security patching.

Strong understanding of how to engineer products using latest AI trends.

Fundamental knowledge of SQL databases (PostgreSQL preferred).

Experience using CI/CD systems such as Jenkins.

Experience writing tests and using testing frameworks such as RSpec.

Strong understanding of backend performance, scalability, and secure coding practices.

Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to work independently and take end-to-end ownership. 

 

 

Experience with Helix Core (P4) or other version control systems.

Knowledge of Elasticsearch.

Familiarity with REST APIs, WebSockets, and frontend technologies (React/Ember).

Exposure to Golang.

Experience with Kubernetes or cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins. 

All employees are expected to demonstrate AI fluency appropriate to their role and level, including responsible use of AI tools, sound judgment, and adherence to company AI governance and security policy standards.

Come work with us! Our team members are valued for their contributions, introduced to new opportunities, and rewarded well. Perforce combines the experience and rewards of a start-up with the security of an established and privately held profitable company.