Junior Ruby Developer

You will become part of a distributed, growth-oriented culture built on mentorship and innovation. Our team thrives on solving complex challenges across a multitude of industries—from the fast-paced worlds of E-commerce and FinTech to the critical sectors of Healthcare and Media. We believe that the best products are built by empowered engineers who are always learning. Therefore, we foster an environment of psychological safety where asking questions is encouraged and continuous improvement is a shared goal. You will be paired with senior developers who are invested in your journey, engaging in practices like pair programming and detailed architectural discussions.

What You Will Do

- Develop, and maintain scalable, high-quality web applications using the Ruby on Rails framework, focusing on clean, efficient, and well-documented code.

- Translate application storyboards and use cases into functional, dynamic features, ensuring a seamless connection between the server-side logic and the user-facing front end.

- Write and execute comprehensive unit and integration tests using frameworks like RSpec to guarantee code quality, reliability, and long-term maintainability.

- Investigate, debug, and resolve complex bugs and production issues, meticulously documenting your solutions and contributing to a more stable and robust codebase.

- Actively participate in collaborative code reviews to both provide and receive constructive feedback—a core practice that elevates the entire team's skill set and the quality of our software.

- Collaborate closely with a cross-functional team of product managers, designers, and other engineers throughout the entire software development life cycle (SDLC).

- Assist in the deployment and maintenance of applications in modern cloud environments (such as Heroku or AWS), gaining hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure.

- Help create and maintain essential technical documentation for new and existing systems, ensuring knowledge is shared and accessible across the team.

- Integrate third-party services and external APIs, tackling challenges related to data synchronization, authentication, and performance.

Core Qualifications

- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience demonstrated through projects or portfolios).

- Foundational knowledge of the Ruby programming language and a solid understanding of the core principles of the Ruby on Rails framework.

- Basic familiarity with version control systems, specifically Git, including concepts like branching, merging, and pull requests.

- An understanding of relational databases and SQL. You should be comfortable writing basic queries and comprehending data models (experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL is a plus).

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. You possess a natural curiosity to dissect problems and an eagerness to find elegant, effective solutions.

- Excellent communication skills; you can clearly articulate technical concepts and collaborate effectively in a remote team setting.

Preferred Skills & Experience

- Prior exposure to Test-Driven Development (TDD) or Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) methodologies.

- Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, and basic JavaScript. Experience with a modern JavaScript framework is a significant advantage.

- Hands-on experience with a testing framework like RSpec or Minitest.

- Exposure to cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, Heroku) or containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.

- An active GitHub profile showcasing personal projects, coursework, or contributions to open-source software.