Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer

Job Description

Growexx is seeking a Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer to lead the support and modernization. These applications are critical to operational workflows and require a thoughtful balance of stability, performance, and incremental modernization. Key Responsibilities Own the full lifecycle of legacy Ruby on Rails applications, from maintenance to feature development and modernization Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including QA, DevOps, and product management, to deliver high-quality software Refactor and modularize the legacy codebase to improve maintainability and scalability Enhance test coverage and implement automated testing strategies Lead efforts to migrate legacy components to modern architectures where appropriate. Monitor application performance and proactively address technical debt and bottlenecks Mentor junior developers and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence Key Skills Strong understanding of MVC architecture, RESTful APIs, and service-oriented design Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred) and background job framework (e.g., Sidekiq, Resque) Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation Ability to work with legacy codebases and incrementally modernize them Preferred: Experience with AIC (Asset Inspection & Compliance) or Station Check systems Familiarity with front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue) for hybrid Rails applications Knowledge of security best practices in web application development Education and Experience 5+ years of experience developing and maintaining Ruby on Rails applications Analytical and Personal skills Must have good logical reasoning and analytical skills Ability to break big goals into small incremental actions Excellent Communication skills in English – both written and verbal Demonstrate Ownership and Accountability of their work Great attention to detail Self-Criticizing Demonstrate ownership of tasks Positive and Cheerful outlook in life