Gig Economy Marketplace Development at Ring Twice
Ring Twice (formerly known as ListMinut) is a Belgian startup that operates a gig economy marketplace connecting individuals with local service providers. Founded with the aim of facilitating efficient and convenient service exchanges, Ring Twice empowers users to access a wide range of services from trusted providers within their communities.
My Role
Joining Ring Twice as a backend engineer, I quickly assumed a broader role encompassing frontend development and architectural leadership. Over the course of my tenure, I played a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of both the frontend and backend systems.
Key Contributions and Achievements
- Scalable Backend Infrastructure: Designed and implemented a robust backend infrastructure using Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL. Key features developed include user authentication, payment processing, and search functionality, all crucial components for the platform's functionality and scalability.
- Architecture and Design Leadership: Led the adoption of an onion/hexagonal architecture, leveraging functional patterns inspired by the dry-rb and Hanami ecosystem. This approach facilitated clean separation of concerns and adherence to SOLID principles, enhancing the maintainability and extensibility of the codebase.
- Frontend Development: Took charge of frontend development using React, React Query, Chakra UI, and TypeScript, ensuring a seamless and responsive user experience across various devices and platforms. Implemented best practices for frontend development and utilized tools like Cypress for end-to-end testing to maintain high quality and reliability.
- Collaboration and Mentorship: Collaborated closely with product managers and designers to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Additionally, I provided mentorship and guidance to junior developers, fostering their growth and development within the team.
- Community Engagement: Actively contributed to open-source projects and participated in the tech community by attending meetups and conferences. This commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing ensured that Ring Twice remained at the forefront of emerging trends and techniques in software engineering.
Impact and Legacy
My tenure at Ring Twice was characterized by a relentless pursuit of technical excellence and a commitment to delivering impactful solutions that met the needs of both users and stakeholders. By championing best practices, fostering collaboration, and embracing innovation, I played a vital role in driving the company's growth and success in the competitive gig economy market.