Ruby on Rails Developer (Ruby, Rails, PostgreSQL, APIs, Sidekiq)
Full-Time | Remote | U.S. Business Hours
About the Role
We’re hiring a skilled Ruby on Rails Developer to build, optimize, and maintain scalable web applications and APIs used in real-world production environments.
This role is focused on:
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Backend application development
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API architecture & integrations
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Database performance & scalability
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Rails application optimization
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Testing & clean code practices
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System reliability & security
You’ll work closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performance applications while contributing to a clean and maintainable codebase.
This is an ideal opportunity for developers who enjoy building production-grade systems, solving performance challenges, and working deeply within the Rails ecosystem.
What You’ll OwnRuby on Rails Application Development-
Build and maintain:
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Ruby on Rails applications
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REST APIs
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Backend services
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Internal tools
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Implement business logic using:
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ActiveRecord
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MVC architecture
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Rails conventions
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Develop:
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Scalable backend systems
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Reusable services
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Maintainable application workflows
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Integrate front-end frameworks such as:
Database Design & Performance-
Design and maintain schemas using:
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Optimize:
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SQL queries
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Indexing
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Database performance
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Implement:
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Caching strategies
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Background processing
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Asynchronous workflows
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Work with:
API Development & Integrations-
Design and maintain scalable RESTful APIs
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Integrate with:
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Third-party APIs
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Payment systems
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SaaS platforms
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External services
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Handle:
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Authentication
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Rate limiting
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Background sync jobs
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Webhook processing
Testing & Code Quality-
Write and maintain:
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Unit tests
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Integration tests
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System tests
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Use frameworks such as:
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Maintain:
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Clean code standards
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Linting rules
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Work within CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and testing
Security & Reliability-
Implement:
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Authentication
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Authorization
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Role-based permissions
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Use tools such as:
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Follow:
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OWASP security best practices
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CSRF protection
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Secure input validation
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Support compliance requirements where applicable:
Performance Optimization & Monitoring-
Improve:
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API response times
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Page load speeds
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Background job throughput
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Monitor applications using:
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New Relic
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Datadog
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Honeybadger
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Rollbar
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Troubleshoot production issues and deploy fixes with minimal downtime
Collaboration & Agile Development-
Collaborate with:
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Product Managers
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Designers
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Frontend Engineers
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QA teams
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Participate in:
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Sprint planning
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Standups
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Code reviews
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Technical discussions
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Provide accurate development estimates and contribute to architectural decisions
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Maintain clear technical documentation for long-term maintainability
Required Experience & Skills-
3+ years of Ruby on Rails development experience
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Strong proficiency with:
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Ruby
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Rails
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ActiveRecord
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MVC architecture
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Experience with:
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PostgreSQL or MySQL
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Sidekiq or Resque
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Git workflows
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CI/CD pipelines
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Strong understanding of:
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API development
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Backend architecture
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Scalable web applications
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Experience integrating:
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Experience deploying Rails applications to:
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Familiarity with:
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Redis
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Memcached
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Background workers
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Caching systems
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Industry experience in:
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SaaS
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Fintech
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Healthcare
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E-commerce
What Makes You a Great Fit-
Deep understanding of Rails conventions and ecosystem
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Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
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Passion for clean, maintainable, well-tested code
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Comfortable balancing speed, reliability, and scalability
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Strong collaborator and communicator in remote engineering environments
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Ownership mindset with attention to long-term system quality
What a Typical Day Looks Like-
Review sprint tasks and pick up new feature tickets
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Build and maintain Rails features and APIs
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Optimize database queries and application performance
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Write automated tests and review CI/CD pipelines
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Collaborate with frontend and product teams on feature implementation
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Troubleshoot production issues and deploy fixes
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Monitor application health and improve system reliability
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Document updates and technical workflows
In short:
You build and maintain scalable Rails applications that are secure, performant, reliable, and ready for production growth.
Key Success Metrics (KPIs)-
Features delivered on time and aligned with requirements
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Application uptime 99.9%
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Test coverage maintained 80%
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Reduced system errors and technical debt
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Improved API and application performance
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Positive stakeholder feedback on feature quality and reliability
Why This Role Stands Out-
Work on modern production Rails applications
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Opportunity to influence architecture and backend scalability
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Exposure to:
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APIs
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Distributed systems
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Cloud deployments
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Performance optimization
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Strong growth opportunities into:
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Senior Rails Engineer
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Backend Engineer
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Tech Lead
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Platform Engineering
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Fully remote flexibility with collaborative engineering teams
Interview Process-
Initial Phone Screen
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Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
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Technical Assessment
(Build a small Rails API with models, endpoints, and tests) -
Client Interview with Engineering Team
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Offer & Background Verification
Apply Now
If you:
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Love building scalable backend systems
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Enjoy writing clean Rails code
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Care deeply about reliability and performance
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Want to work on real production applications
This role is a strong fit for developers who thrive inside the Rails ecosystem and enjoy building secure, scalable, production-grade applications.
