Ruby On Rails - API Developer

Experience: 4+ Yrs (Mid Level)

Location: Remote

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled API Developer with strong expertise in Ruby on Rails and a deep understanding of API design and implementation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building, optimising, and maintaining scalable APIs while ensuring security, performance, and reliability. 

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Ruby on Rails. 
• Implement core API features including authentication, authorisation, throttling, caching, logging, and monitoring. 
• Ensure APIs are scalable, secure, and follow best practices in design and documentation. 
• Integrate APIs with internal and external systems, ensuring high performance and reliability. 
• Collaborate with product managers and other backend developers to deliver end-to-end solutions. 
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise APIs for performance and scalability. 
• Contribute to code reviews, technical design discussions, and architecture improvements. 

Required Skills & Experience

•  Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails with proven API development experience. 
•  Solid understanding of API fundamentals — authentication, rate limiting/throttling, request validation, versioning, and error handling. 
• Hands-on experience with at least one API Gateway (Kong, Apigee, or equivalent). 
•  Knowledge of RESTful best practices, Open API/Swagger, and API documentation tools. 
•  Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks. 
•  Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) .
•  Strong debugging, optimization, and problem-solving skills. 
•  Good communication and collaboration skills.