Pooja G
@poojag
Senior Ruby on Rails developer delivering scalable backend systems and integrations.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Ruby on Rails developer with over 9 years of experience building scalable backend systems across e-commerce, HR tech, mortgage and legal domains. I specialize in architecting Rails-based solutions, integrating complex third-party APIs, and improving product performance and reliability.
In recent roles I partnered with startups and established companies to deliver high-impact features—leading API development, implementing AI-powered scheduling, and integrating communication and verification services like Twilio, Vonage, Exotel and Onfido. My work has driven measurable outcomes such as reduced recruiter workload, faster screening, lower spam reports, and higher customer satisfaction.
I have led and mentored development teams as a Team Lead and Module Lead, introduced process improvements, leveraged microservices and search optimizations, and improved release velocity through documentation, testing and focused refactoring. I prioritize clean code, performance optimization and reliable CI/CD pipelines.
I hold a Master’s in Computer Application and product-focused certifications, and I enjoy combining product thinking with hands-on engineering to deliver user-centered, maintainable systems that align with business goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Ruby on Rails Consultant
Independent
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Partnered with early-stage startups and international clients to deliver scalable Rails backends, implemented Twilio/Onfido/Vonage integrations, and produced API contracts and technical documentation to align deliverables with business goals.
Senior Software Engineer
Fountain
Jan 2022 - Mar 2024 (2 years 2 months)
Led Rails API and backend development for AI scheduling and document verification, accelerating screening by 60%, reduced recruitment workload 20% with an AI scheduler bot, and integrated communication APIs to cut spam reports and increase revenue.
Team Lead
Tringapps
Mar 2021 - Jan 2022 (10 months)
Led engineering efforts to expand user base 10% via Vonage and WhatsApp integrations, developed an MVP data collection bot reducing recruiter response times by 30%, and improved retention through regulatory-compliant messaging.
Module Lead
Talent Sketchers
Feb 2020 - Mar 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Led module development, used Elasticsearch and microservices to remove bottlenecks, reduced release cycles, and increased user retention by addressing performance issues and n+1 queries.
Software Engineer
Zeidler Legal Services
Jun 2018 - Feb 2020 (1 year 8 months)
Developed client-specific features and a Distributor Due Diligence module that improved efficiency by 30%, built admin tooling for system-wide updates, and improved code quality through reviews and targeted fixes.
Senior Software Engineer
LearningMate
Feb 2018 - May 2018 (3 months)
Led requirements analysis and produced key project documentation to ensure on-time delivery for client engagements.
Senior Software Engineer
Carmatech
Aug 2017 - Jan 2018 (5 months)
Accelerated product release cycles through clear technical documentation and improved front-end collaboration for products including Inmate-Aid and Qoyod.
Software Engineer
Systumbdi
Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year)
Built a Solidus-based e-commerce platform with custom REST APIs and a product importer that significantly reduced manual effort for Android clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology
Master of Computer Applications, Computer Applications
Grade: CGPA: 8.01/10
Completed a Master of Computer Applications with a CGPA of 8.01/10 from Mumbai University in 2015.
Swami Vivekanand Education Society
Bachelor's in Information Technology, Information Technology
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Mumbai University in 2012.
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