Senior Ruby on Rails Developer

Key Responsibilities:

Full-Stack Development

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance Ruby on Rails applications, handling both backend and frontend components.

• Build and optimize RESTful APIs, database schemas, and user interfaces to ensure seamless functionality and user experience.

• Implement responsive, accessible frontend designs using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Vue.js, or similar.

Code Quality and Best Practices:

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following Ruby on Rails conventions and industry best practices.

• Conduct code reviews to ensure consistency, performance, and adherence to coding standards.

• Refactor legacy code to improve maintainability, scalability, and performance.

Test-Driven Development (TDD):

• Develop and maintain comprehensive test suites using tools like RSpec, Minitest, or Capybara to ensure robust code quality.

• Implement best-practice test cases, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, to minimize bugs and regressions.

• Advocate for and enforce a culture of TDD within the development team.

Leadership and Management:

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment.

• Manage project timelines, delegate tasks, and ensure on-time delivery of features and releases.

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications.

System Optimization and Scalability:

• Optimize application performance through efficient database queries, caching strategies, and server-side improvements.

• Ensure applications are secure, scalable, and maintainable, adhering to best practices for cloud-based deployments.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align development efforts with business objectives.

• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders, providing updates on progress and risks.

• Contribute to Agile/Scrum processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

• 8+ years of professional experience developing Ruby on Rails applications, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.

• Proven full-stack development experience, including frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, or Angular) and backend systems.

• 2+ years of technical leadership or management experience, including mentoring developers and managing projects.

Technical Proficiency:

• Expert-level knowledge of Ruby on Rails, including MVC architecture, ActiveRecord, and Rails 6/7 features.

• Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and query optimization.

• Proficiency in frontend technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks.

• Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., RSpec, Minitest, Capybara) and best practices for TDD/BDD.

• Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Heroku, or Azure).

Code Quality:

• Demonstrated ability to write clean, modular, and efficient code with a focus on maintainability.

• Deep understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, and RESTful architecture.

• Familiarity with code testing applications such as Circle CI and Code Climate.

• Bug identification via Airbrake.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with a track record of building cohesive teams.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSc Computer Science.

• Familiarity with DevOps tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible) and infrastructure as code.

• Contributions to open-source Ruby/Rails projects or a strong GitHub portfolio.

• Agile/Scrum certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Developer) or experience leading Agile teams.