Ruby on Rails

Ruby on Rails Architect

Remote

Long Term Project

Only USC/GC

$90/hr.

About the Role:

As a Ruby on Rails Architect, you'll be crucial in building and maintaining our core platform and integrations. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (product, design, engineering & quality) to develop new features, improve existing functionality, and ensure the platform is performant, scalable, and secure.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, production-ready Ruby on Rails code.
Write clean, well-documented, and testable code adhering to best practices
Collaborate with product managers and designers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing within the engineering team
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Ruby on Rails and related technologies
Proactively identify and address potential technical issues and bottlenecks
Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and infrastructure

Qualifications:

12+ years of experience as a Ruby on Rails Architect
Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to anticipating edge cases & clarifying requirements
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns
Strong knowledge of relational database design, SQL, and performance optimization
Strong debugging skills with the ability to find and solve problems with minimal documentation or outside help.
Proven ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
Experience with testing frameworks like RSpec
Experience with deployment and infrastructure tools like AWS, Kubernetes, or similar
Experience with version control systems like GitHub
Experience with building RESTFul APIs, testing using Postman
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Passion for building impactful products and a desire to make a difference