Senior Ruby On Rails Engineer

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Full Remote
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Mid-level (2-5 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience., At least 8 years of hands-on software development experience, focusing on Ruby on Rails., Deep understanding of Rails architecture, conventions, and performance optimization., Proficiency in front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular..

Key responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and maintain web applications using Ruby on Rails and supporting technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define features and ensure successful delivery.
  • Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and set coding standards.
  • Participate in system design discussions to improve scalability, performance, and maintainability.

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Sophinea Small startup https://www.sophinea.io/
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Job description

We are seeking a Senior Software Developer (Ruby on Rails) to join our growing team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who is passionate about building highquality applications, driving technical excellence, and contributing to a collaborative development culture.

As a Senior Developer, you will play a key role in shaping technical direction, mentoring junior team members, and delivering scalable solutions that meet the diverse needs of stakeholders. You will work closely with product managers, designers, architects, and other developers to translate business requirements into secure, reliable, and highperforming applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • FullStack Development: Design, build, and maintain modern web applications with Ruby on Rails and supporting technologies.
  • Collaboration: Partner with product managers, designers, and crossfunctional teams to define feature requirements, set priorities, and ensure successful delivery.
  • Technical Leadership: Conduct code reviews, set coding standards, and mentor junior developers to foster knowledge sharing and best practices.
  • Architecture & Design: Participate in system design and architecture discussions, recommending improvements to enhance scalability, performance, and maintainability.
  • Cloud & Infrastructure: Build and operate applications in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP), ensuring security and resilience.
  • Agile Practices: Contribute to sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies to support an iterative and transparent development process.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure applications adhere to security, reliability, and performance best practices through testing, automation, and monitoring.
  • ProblemSolving: Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, integrating them where appropriate to improve efficiency and capabilities.
    • Requirements

      Education & Experience

      • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience
      • 8+ years of handson software development experience, with a strong focus on Ruby on Rails
      • Proven track record of designing, developing, and deploying scalable web applications in production environments
        • Technical Skills

          • Ruby on Rails expertise, with deep understanding of Rails architecture, conventions, and performance optimization
          • Frontend development experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular
          • Strong skills in relational database design, optimization, and query performance (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or equivalent)
          • Experience deploying and managing applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP
          • Skilled in designing, building, and integrating RESTful and GraphQL APIs
          • Strong background in automated testing frameworks (RSpec, Minitest, or similar) and testdriven development (TDD)
          • Familiarity with CICD pipelines, Gitbased workflows, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and monitoring tools
          • Understanding of secure coding practices, applicationlevel security, and data protection standards
            • Professional Skills

              • Ability to mentor junior developers and provide constructive code reviews
              • Strong problemsolving and debugging skills with a systematic, detailoriented approach
              • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working in Agile teams
              • Ability to balance multiple priorities, adapt to shifting requirements, and deliver highquality results under tight deadlines
              • Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
                • Other Requirements

                  • Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
                  • Must be willing and able to obtain a security clearance
                  • Physical Location: Must be working within the USA
                    • Benefits

                      • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
                      • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
                      • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
                      • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
                      • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
                      • Training & Development
                      • Work From Home

    Required profile

    Experience

    Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
    Spoken language(s):
    English
    Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory.

    Other Skills

    • Collaboration
    • Communication
    • Problem Solving

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