Ruby on Rails Developer

Our client is seeking a Ruby on Rails Developer to build and maintain applications using the Rails framework, designing back-end systems, integrating APIs, managing databases, and collaborating with front-end teams to deliver end-to-end features.

Requirements

• Build and maintain Rails applications, APIs, and background jobs
• Implement business logic with ActiveRecord models, controllers, and views
• Integrate front-end frameworks (Stimulus, React, Vue) into Rails apps where required
• Design, migrate, and maintain schemas in PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Optimize queries for performance and scalability
• Implement indexing, caching, and background jobs (Sidekiq, Resque)
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and system tests (RSpec, Minitest, Capybara)
• Ensure CI/CD pipelines are configured for automated testing and deployment
• Maintain ≥80% code coverage and enforce style/linting rules (RuboCop, StandardRB)
• Implement user authentication/authorization (Devise, OmniAuth)
• Enforce security best practices (CSRF protection, input validation, OWASP)
• Ensure compliance with data privacy laws (GDPR, HIPAA as applicable)
• Optimize page load times, API response times, and background job throughput
• Monitor systems with tools like New Relic, Datadog, Honeybadger, or Rollbar
• Troubleshoot issues and deploy hotfixes with minimal downtime
• Work with product managers and designers to scope and prioritize features
• Participate in sprint ceremonies and provide accurate story estimates
• Document code, APIs, and workflows for long-term maintainability

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan

Originally posted on Himalayas