Ruby on Rails Developer

Ruby on Rails Developer – Remote | U.S. HoursPosition Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours Schedule: Flexibility for sprint reviews, deployments, and occasional on-call supportAbout the RoleAt Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Ruby on Rails Developer to build, maintain, and scale modern web applications and APIs.This is a hands-on software engineering role focused on:Ruby on Rails developmentBackend systems and REST APIsPostgreSQL / MySQLBackground jobs with Sidekiq or ResqueApplication performance and scalabilityTesting and code qualityThird-party integrationsProduction reliabilityYou’ll collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to ship secure, scalable, and maintainable features.If you have 3+ years of professional Ruby on Rails experience and enjoy writing clean, well-tested code, this role is a strong fit.What You’ll OwnRuby on Rails DevelopmentBuild and maintain production Ruby on Rails applicationsDevelop backend functionality using:RubyRailsActiveRecordMVC architectureDesign and maintain RESTful APIsBuild and manage background jobs using Sidekiq or ResqueIntegrate third-party APIs and external servicesCollaborate with frontend engineers working with React, Vue.js, or StimulusDatabase Design & PerformanceDesign and maintain PostgreSQL and/or MySQL databasesCreate and manage database migrationsOptimize database queries and application performanceImplement:IndexingCachingQuery optimizationImprove scalability, reliability, and data integrityTesting & Code QualityWrite and maintain:Unit testsIntegration testsSystem testsWork with testing frameworks such as:RSpecMinitestCapybaraMaintain strong automated test coverageUse RuboCop, StandardRB, or similar tools to maintain code qualitySupport CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deploymentSecurity & Application ReliabilityImplement authentication and authorization using tools such as:DeviseOmniAuthApply security best practices including:CSRF protectionInput validationOWASP standardsSupport GDPR, HIPAA, or other compliance requirements when applicableMaintain secure handling of application and customer dataPerformance, Monitoring & Production SupportOptimize:Page load timesAPI response timesBackground job processingMonitor application health using tools such as:New RelicDatadogHoneybadgerRollbarTroubleshoot production issues and deploy fixes efficientlyHelp maintain high application availability and reliabilityEngineering CollaborationPartner with Product Managers and Designers to define requirementsParticipate in:Sprint planningStandupsSprint reviewsRetrospectivesProvide technical recommendations and realistic effort estimatesMaintain clear documentation for:APIsCodebasesSystem architectureDevelopment workflowsRequirementsMust-Have3+ years of professional Ruby on Rails development experienceStrong proficiency with:RubyRuby on RailsActiveRecordMVC architectureHands-on experience with PostgreSQL and/or MySQLExperience with Sidekiq or ResqueExperience building and integrating RESTful APIsStrong Git and version-control workflowsExperience working with CI/CD pipelinesStrong understanding of software engineering best practicesExcellent debugging and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently in a remote environmentAvailability to collaborate during U.S. client business hoursNice to HaveExperience integrating Rails applications with:ReactVue.jsStimulusCloud deployment experience with:AWSGCPHerokuExperience with Redis or MemcachedFamiliarity with containerized or cloud-based environmentsPrevious experience in:SaaSFinTechHealthcareE-commerceTools & TechnologiesBackend: Ruby, Ruby on Rails, ActiveRecord Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL Background Jobs: Sidekiq, Resque Caching: Redis, Memcached Testing: RSpec, Minitest, Capybara Code Quality: RuboCop, StandardRB Cloud: AWS, GCP, Heroku Monitoring: New Relic, Datadog, Honeybadger, Rollbar Version Control: Git, GitHubWhat Makes You a Strong FitYou:Understand Rails conventions and best practices deeplyWrite clean, maintainable, well-tested codeThink beyond simply making a feature workCare about performance, scalability, and reliabilityCan diagnose complex backend and production issuesBalance fast execution with long-term maintainabilityCommunicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teammatesTake ownership of features from development through deploymentWhat a Typical Day Looks LikeYou may:Build new Rails features and API endpointsReview and optimize ActiveRecord queriesCreate or update database migrationsBuild background jobs using SidekiqIntegrate external APIsWrite RSpec or other automated testsReview pull requestsTroubleshoot production issuesMonitor application performanceCollaborate with product and frontend teamsParticipate in sprint planning and engineering discussionsIn short: you build and maintain reliable Rails applications while continuously improving performance, code quality, and scalability.Key Metrics for SuccessFeatures delivered accurately and on timeApplication uptime of 99.9%+Automated test coverage of 80%+Strong application and API performanceMinimal production defects and regressionsReduced technical debtClean, maintainable codeReliable sprint and deployment executionWhy This Role Stands OutBuild and scale production Ruby on Rails applicationsWork on products used by real customersInfluence architecture and technical decisionsExposure to modern cloud and development practicesFully remote working environmentStrong engineering ownershipCareer growth opportunities into:Senior Ruby on Rails DeveloperSenior Software EngineerTechnical LeadEngineering ManagerSolutions ArchitectInterview ProcessInitial Phone ScreenRecruiter InterviewTechnical Assessment – Rails API, models, endpoints & testingEngineering Team InterviewOffer & Background VerificationApply NowIf you:Have strong professional Ruby on Rails experienceEnjoy building scalable backend applications and APIsCare about clean, maintainable, well-tested codeAre comfortable with databases, background jobs, and production systemsEnjoy solving complex engineering challengesWe’d love to hear from you.Apply today and help build reliable, scalable applications in a modern remote engineering environment.Important: Spark Hire Video InterviewAs part of our application process, qualified candidates will be invited to complete a one-way video interview through Spark Hire.This is your opportunity to introduce yourself and highlight your experience with Ruby on Rails, backend development, APIs, databases, testing, performance optimization, and production applications.Please complete your Spark Hire interview promptly after receiving the invitation. Candidates who do not complete the video interview may not move forward in the hiring process.#RubyOnRails #RubyDeveloper #RailsDeveloper #BackendDeveloper #SoftwareEngineer #PostgreSQL #RSpec #Sidekiq #SaaSJobs #RemoteDeveloper #RemoteEngineering #RemoteJobs

Ruby on Rails Developer – Remote | U.S. Hours

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Client Business Hours
Schedule: Flexibility for sprint reviews, deployments, and occasional on-call support

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Ruby on Rails Developer to build, maintain, and scale modern web applications and APIs.

This is a hands-on software engineering role focused on:

• Ruby on Rails development
• Backend systems and REST APIs
• PostgreSQL / MySQL
• Background jobs with Sidekiq or Resque
• Application performance and scalability
• Testing and code quality
• Third-party integrations
• Production reliability

You’ll collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to ship secure, scalable, and maintainable features.

If you have 3+ years of professional Ruby on Rails experience and enjoy writing clean, well-tested code, this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Ruby on Rails Development

• Build and maintain production Ruby on Rails applications
• Develop backend functionality using:
• Ruby
• Rails
• ActiveRecord
• MVC architecture
• Design and maintain RESTful APIs
• Build and manage background jobs using Sidekiq or Resque
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services
• Collaborate with frontend engineers working with React, Vue.js, or Stimulus

Database Design & Performance

• Design and maintain PostgreSQL and/or MySQL databases
• Create and manage database migrations
• Optimize database queries and application performance
• Implement:
• Indexing
• Caching
• Query optimization
• Improve scalability, reliability, and data integrity

Testing & Code Quality

• Write and maintain:
• Unit tests
• Integration tests
• System tests
• Work with testing frameworks such as:
• RSpec
• Minitest
• Capybara
• Maintain strong automated test coverage
• Use RuboCop, StandardRB, or similar tools to maintain code quality
• Support CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment

Security & Application Reliability

• Implement authentication and authorization using tools such as:
• Devise
• OmniAuth
• Apply security best practices including:
• CSRF protection
• Input validation
• OWASP standards
• Support GDPR, HIPAA, or other compliance requirements when applicable
• Maintain secure handling of application and customer data

Performance, Monitoring & Production Support

• Optimize:
• Page load times
• API response times
• Background job processing
• Monitor application health using tools such as:
• New Relic
• Datadog
• Honeybadger
• Rollbar
• Troubleshoot production issues and deploy fixes efficiently
• Help maintain high application availability and reliability

Engineering Collaboration

• Partner with Product Managers and Designers to define requirements
• Participate in:
• Sprint planning
• Standups
• Sprint reviews
• Retrospectives
• Provide technical recommendations and realistic effort estimates
• Maintain clear documentation for:
• APIs
• Codebases
• System architecture
• Development workflows

Requirements

Must-Have

• 3+ years of professional Ruby on Rails development experience
• Strong proficiency with:
• Ruby
• Ruby on Rails
• ActiveRecord
• MVC architecture
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL
• Experience with Sidekiq or Resque
• Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs
• Strong Git and version-control workflows
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Availability to collaborate during U.S. client business hours

Nice to Have

• Experience integrating Rails applications with:
• React
• Vue.js
• Stimulus
• Cloud deployment experience with:
• AWS
• GCP
• Heroku
• Experience with Redis or Memcached
• Familiarity with containerized or cloud-based environments
• Previous experience in:
• SaaS
• FinTech
• Healthcare
• E-commerce

Tools & Technologies

Backend: Ruby, Ruby on Rails, ActiveRecord
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL
Background Jobs: Sidekiq, Resque
Caching: Redis, Memcached
Testing: RSpec, Minitest, Capybara
Code Quality: RuboCop, StandardRB
Cloud: AWS, GCP, Heroku
Monitoring: New Relic, Datadog, Honeybadger, Rollbar
Version Control: Git, GitHub

What Makes You a Strong Fit

You:

• Understand Rails conventions and best practices deeply
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code
• Think beyond simply making a feature work
• Care about performance, scalability, and reliability
• Can diagnose complex backend and production issues
• Balance fast execution with long-term maintainability
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teammates
• Take ownership of features from development through deployment

What a Typical Day Looks Like

You may:

• Build new Rails features and API endpoints
• Review and optimize ActiveRecord queries
• Create or update database migrations
• Build background jobs using Sidekiq
• Integrate external APIs
• Write RSpec or other automated tests
• Review pull requests
• Troubleshoot production issues
• Monitor application performance
• Collaborate with product and frontend teams
• Participate in sprint planning and engineering discussions

In short: you build and maintain reliable Rails applications while continuously improving performance, code quality, and scalability.

Key Metrics for Success

• Features delivered accurately and on time
• Application uptime of 99.9%+
• Automated test coverage of 80%+
• Strong application and API performance
• Minimal production defects and regressions
• Reduced technical debt
• Clean, maintainable code
• Reliable sprint and deployment execution

Why This Role Stands Out

• Build and scale production Ruby on Rails applications
• Work on products used by real customers
• Influence architecture and technical decisions
• Exposure to modern cloud and development practices
• Fully remote working environment
• Strong engineering ownership
• Career growth opportunities into:
• Senior Ruby on Rails Developer
• Senior Software Engineer
• Technical Lead
• Engineering Manager
• Solutions Architect

Interview Process

1. Initial Phone Screen
2. Recruiter Interview
3. Technical Assessment – Rails API, models, endpoints & testing
4. Engineering Team Interview
5. Offer & Background Verification

Apply Now

If you:

• Have strong professional Ruby on Rails experience
• Enjoy building scalable backend applications and APIs
• Care about clean, maintainable, well-tested code
• Are comfortable with databases, background jobs, and production systems
• Enjoy solving complex engineering challenges

We’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help build reliable, scalable applications in a modern remote engineering environment.

Important: Spark Hire Video Interview

As part of our application process, qualified candidates will be invited to complete a one-way video interview through Spark Hire.

This is your opportunity to introduce yourself and highlight your experience with Ruby on Rails, backend development, APIs, databases, testing, performance optimization, and production applications.

Please complete your Spark Hire interview promptly after receiving the invitation. Candidates who do not complete the video interview may not move forward in the hiring process.

#RubyOnRails #RubyDeveloper #RailsDeveloper #BackendDeveloper #SoftwareEngineer #PostgreSQL #RSpec #Sidekiq #SaaSJobs #RemoteDeveloper #RemoteEngineering #RemoteJobs

Pavago - Connecting You to Global Remote Opportunities 🌍At Pavago, we redefine the boundaries of talent recruitment. Dive into a world where your geographical location doesn't restrict your career aspirations. As a distinguished international recruitment agency, we specialize in connecting remote talents with companies eager to tap into global expertise.🌟 Why Consider Opportunities Through Pavago?Competitive Pay: Command the salary you deserve, regardless of where you reside.Broad Horizons: Unlock a wide array of remote positions spanning diverse industries and regions.Skill Enrichment: Work alongside international teams, contribute your unique insights, and amplify your career trajectory.Whether you're a seasoned professional hunting for a novel global venture or a budding talent keen on leaving an international imprint, Pavago is your conduit to businesses that appreciate and seek out worldwide perspectives.Embrace a realm where opportunities transcend borders. Together, let's pioneer the next era of remote work. 🚀Explore global opportunities with us today!"

Pavago - Connecting You to Global Remote Opportunities 🌍

At Pavago, we redefine the boundaries of talent recruitment. Dive into a world where your geographical location doesn't restrict your career aspirations. As a distinguished international recruitment agency, we specialize in connecting remote talents with companies eager to tap into global expertise.

🌟 Why Consider Opportunities Through Pavago?

Competitive Pay: Command the salary you deserve, regardless of where you reside.

Broad Horizons: Unlock a wide array of remote positions spanning diverse industries and regions.

Skill Enrichment: Work alongside international teams, contribute your unique insights, and amplify your career trajectory.

Whether you're a seasoned professional hunting for a novel global venture or a budding talent keen on leaving an international imprint, Pavago is your conduit to businesses that appreciate and seek out worldwide perspectives.

Embrace a realm where opportunities transcend borders. Together, let's pioneer the next era of remote work. 🚀

Explore global opportunities with us today!"