Remote Ruby on Rails Engineer

Summary

Join our team as a Full Stack Engineer, where you'll play a key role in developing, maintaining, and optimizing applications. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to enhance features, create new ones, and ensure a scalable and secure architecture.

Requirements

• 2+ years as a Full Stack Engineer with Ruby on Rails expertise
• Proficiency in JavaScript (jQuery, Stimulus)
• Experience in database management, particularly MySQL or AWS
• Hands-on experience with Heroku, AWS services, and infrastructure as code (Terraform)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing suites, and GitHub workflows
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as a team
• Strong attention to detail in maintaining code quality and security standards

Responsibilities

• Lead Development: Build scalable, high-quality web applications using Ruby on Rails
• Collaborate: Work with cross-functional teams to design and develop new features for web and mobile platforms
• Frontend Optimization: Maintain and optimize the frontend with JavaScript frameworks like Turbo and/or Stimulus
• Integration Management: work on integration of third-party services such as Twilio, SendGrid, and Stripe
• Infrastructure Stability: Ensure the application’s infrastructure on Heroku and AWS is stable, secure, and scalable to meet growing demand
• Database Management: Contribute to managing AWS Aurora for MySQL databases, ensuring efficient, reliable access to data
• Code Quality: Develop and maintain code quality and security standards, using tools like Brakeman and Dependabot

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with third-party integrations like Twilio, SendGrid, Stripe, ChromeData, and CarFax
• Familiarity with Airbrake, NewRelic, ElasticSearch, and caching mechanisms (Redis, Memcached)
• Understanding of mobile web app development and responsive design principles
• Knowledge of Dealer Management Systems (DMS) integrations and vehicle data processing

Benefits

• Salary ($35,000 USD per year)
• Flexible work environment (100% remote-friendly)