Ruby on Rails (RoR) Developer (opens in a new tab)

• Application Development: Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Ruby code following Rails best practices (MVC, DRY).


• API Architecture: Design and implement robust GraphQL and RESTful APIs to power our front-end and third-party integrations.


• Database Management: Build and maintain performant databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL), ensuring data integrity and optimized query performance.


• E-commerce Integration: Develop and manage complex integrations with the Shopify API and other SAAS-based e-commerce platforms.


• Optimization: Identify bottlenecks and bugs; optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.


• Collaboration: Work closely with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements and contribute to code reviews to ensure high-quality code.


• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with Ruby on Rails updates, security patches, and industry best practices to ensure optimal performance and security.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).


• RoR Expertise: 3+ years of professional experience specifically with the Ruby on Rails framework and its ecosystem (Gems, Bundler, RSpec/MiniTest).

• Overall Experience: Approximately 5 years in backend software development.

• GraphQL: Proven experience building or consuming GraphQL APIs (experience with GraphQL-Ruby is a plus).

• Coding Standards: Proficient in writing clean, modular, and testable code with a "test-first" mindset.

• Methodology: Experience working in Agile environments and proficiency with version control (Git).

• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and close attention to detail for debugging complex defects.

• Shopify Ecosystem: Hands-on experience with Shopify API integration, Webhooks, and building Shopify Apps.

• DevOps Knowledge: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Cloud Infrastructure: Experience deploying and managing applications on AWS, Heroku, or Google Cloud.

• Frontend Knowledge: Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks like React or Vue.js.