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Junior Ruby on Rails Developer

Remotely
Full-time
Git CI/CD methodologies Ruby ruby on rails AWS React

A fast-growing U.S. tech organization delivers high-volume SaaS platforms for e-commerce and media clients. The engineering group values readable code, rigorous testing, and knowledge sharing over office politics. You will join a cross-functional squad of product managers, designers, and DevOps specialists focused on rapid iteration.


What you will do  

- Ship new Ruby modules and RESTful APIs that power customer-facing features.  

- Write performant Active Record queries and background jobs with Sidekiq.  

- Cover code with unit, integration, and feature tests using RSpec and Capybara.  

- Debug production issues, profile performance, and refactor for simplicity.  

- Pair program daily and participate in code reviews that elevate team quality.  

- Document architectural decisions, database schemas, and API contracts.  

- Collaborate with frontend engineers using JSON, GraphQL, and WebSockets.  

- Explore observability tools—Datadog, Prometheus, Honeycomb—to ensure reliability.  

- Contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and retrospective sessions.  


What you bring  

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.  

- Solid grasp of object-oriented programming and Ruby syntax (1.3+ years academic or internship experience).  

- Familiarity with Rails conventions, MVC pattern, and REST design.  

- Working knowledge of Git, relational databases, and Linux command line.  

- Curiosity to learn caching (Redis), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud services (AWS or GCP).  

- Strong written and verbal communication—able to explain trade-offs to non-tech partners.  

- Problem-solver mindset, ownership attitude, and openness to feedback.  


Nice to have  

- Side projects published on GitHub showcasing Ruby, Rails, or API work.  

- Exposure to JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue) or Turbo/Hotwire.  

- Understanding of test-driven development principles.  


Why you will grow here  

- Mentorship from senior Rubyists who review your pull requests daily.  

- Clear progression path toward Mid-Level Engineer in 12-18 months.  

- Optional quarterly on-site hackathons; otherwise, work from anywhere in the continental U.S.  

- Budget for technical books, conferences, and certification courses.