Ruby on Rails Developer

Published on February 12, 2025

For the past 15 years we’ve been helping creatives bring their visions to life. Whether you are a startup or a web agency, we work as an extension to your team, bringing our resources and expertise to your organization.

Xfive is looking for a talented Ruby on Rails Developer to join our crew. 
Job Summary 
We’re looking for a mid/senior-level Ruby on Rails Developer who’s ready to go beyond just writing code. In this role, you’ll have a chance to collaborate directly with clients. 
What do we offer 
We’re all about building a team where you can thrive and do your best work. Here’s what you’ll love about working with us:
  • Freelance opportunity: Enjoy the freedom of working on a freelance contract; earn between 25 and 35 USD per hour, depending on your experience and expertise.
  • Room to grow: We’ll support you in learning new skills and advancing in your career.
  • Make an impact: Your ideas and work will directly influence the company’s direction and help drive meaningful change.
  • Diverse projects: Tackle interesting work from startups, agencies, and companies in the US, UK, and Australia.
  • Work your way: You can choose to work from the comfort of your home, your favorite coffee shop, or our Cracow office (with a nice parking space).
  • Set your schedule: Work hours that suit you best, as long as there’s some overlap with the team and client. 
  • Transparency: We’re open and honest about the company’s decisions, direction, and overall condition, so you’ll always know where things stand.
  • We’ve got your back: Our team is always there to help each other out. Whether it’s solving a tricky problem or brainstorming ideas, you’ll never feel stuck and left alone.
  • Great vibes: Work with open-minded, fun, and collaborative people who know how to keep things light.
  • Stay connected: Enjoy social events that bring everyone together- both online and in-person.

  • At least 4 years of hands-on experience as a RoR Developer
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English (at least B2 level) and the ability to communicate directly with clients during online meetings.
  • Verbal and written communication skills in Polish (at least B1 level
  • Experience in integrating applications with third-party APIs
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles
  • Medium/advanced relational databases design knowledge
  • Ability to write unit, integration, and other tests
  • Extensive Git knowledge
  • Availability of at least 20 hours a week 
Bonus if you have:
  • Knowledge about the security of web applications
  • TDD/BDD experience
  • Knowledge of performance optimization of applications
  • Familiarity with AWS, Google Cloud
  • Familiarity with platforms like Heroku, Vercel
  • Familiarity with Gitlab CI or other CI systems
  • Experience in working with React or NextJS
  • Experience with NodeJS
  • Basic knowledge of Linux system administration and project deployment
  • Experience with ElasticSearch