Job description
Category: IT Services
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We're seeking a talented Ruby Developer to join our engineering team and help build scalable, maintainable applications that power our core business operations. You'll work on challenging problems involving automation, integrations, and backend systems that directly impact our clients' success.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain Ruby-based applications and services with clean, efficient, and well-documented code
Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Write comprehensive tests (RSpec, Minitest) to ensure code quality and reliability
Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
Debug and resolve production issues with quick turnaround times
Integrate third-party APIs and services into existing systems
Optimize application performance and database queries
Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing
Required Qualifications
3+ years of professional experience with Ruby development
Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails framework
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns
Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and writing efficient SQL queries
Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Proficiency with Git version control and collaborative development workflows
Experience with RESTful API design and implementation
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with background job processing (Sidekiq, Resque, Delayed Job)
Knowledge of Ruby testing frameworks (RSpec, Capybara, FactoryBot)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Contributions to open-source Ruby projects
Knowledge of other languages/frameworks (Python, Node.js, Go)
Experience with API integration platforms (Workato, Zapier, Make)
Technical Stack
Ruby 3.x / Rails 7.x
PostgreSQL / Redis
Docker / Kubernetes
AWS / Cloud infrastructure
GitHub / GitLab
CI/CD tools
DetailsOriginally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.