SS - Ruby Backend Engineer - 130
Published on July 31, 2025
We help companies hire pre-vetted remote software developers who have solid skills and work in their timezone.
- Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Ruby code (primarily with Ruby on Rails)
- Develop and maintain APIs and integrations with external services
- Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
- Write clean, maintainable code and ensure code quality through automated tests and code reviews
- Troubleshoot and debug production issues as needed
Requirements
- Solid experience developing backend applications with Ruby and Ruby on Rails
- Familiarity with RESTful API design, PostgreSQL or other relational databases
- Understanding of background job frameworks (e.g., Sidekiq, Resque)
- Experience with Git, CI/CD tools, and Agile development practices
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Nice to Have:
- Experience with cloud services such as AWS, GCP, or Heroku
- Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker
- Experience with test-driven development (RSpec, Minitest)