Senior Ruby on Rails Developer

• Develop and Maintain Applications: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient Ruby code within the Rails framework.
• Back-end Logic & APIs: Design and implement server-side logic, build robust APIs (RESTful), and manage background jobs.
• Database Management: Design database schemas, integrate various data storage solutions (like PostgreSQL or MySQL), and optimize database performance and queries.
• Integration: Integrate user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic and connect applications with third-party web services/APIs.
• Testing and Quality: Implement and maintain automated testing platforms and unit tests (e.g., RSpec, Minitest), and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and organization.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and fix bottlenecks, bugs, and performance issues in existing web applications.
• Collaboration: Work within cross-functional teams using Agile or Scrum methodologies, collaborating with designers, product managers, and other engineers.
• Deployment & DevOps (Optional/Senior): Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Heroku) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines can be a requirement for more senior roles.

Requirements

Proficiency in Ruby and Rails: Strong understanding of the Ruby programming language and the Ruby on Rails framework, including MVC architecture, ORM, and RESTful principles.

Database Knowledge: Experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and the ability to design and manage database schemas.

Front-End Fundamentals: Basic understanding of front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 to facilitate seamless integration.

Version Control: Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, especially Git.

Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Soft Skills: Effective communication, teamwork, and a passion for writing clean, efficient code.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is often preferred, or equivalent practical experience/coding bootcamp certification.