Sr. Ruby on Rails Developer. ( W2 or Self Incorp Only )
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- Level
- Senior
- Apply from
- United States
About the role
- Design, build, and maintain clean Ruby code.
- Construct secure, RESTful APIs for frontend consumption.
- Optimize database schemas and query performance.
- Implement automated unit and integration tests.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and code reviews.
Skills the posting asks for
- Ruby on Rails
- PostgreSQL
- Sidekiq
- AWS
- JavaScript
Summarised from the employer’s posting, which is reproduced in full below.
The employer’s full posting
Our client which is a large pharmaceutical org is urgently looking to hire a Sr. Ruby on Rails Developer.
Sr. Ruby on Rails Developer.
100 % Remote.
EST or CST Timings.
This role requires Offshore/NearShore Coordination.
W2 or Self Incorp Only ( No 1099 or Vendor Based resumes )
Required Skills - Ruby on Rails, Sidekiq or Resque, Cloud - AWS, Microservices
Domain - Pharma or Clinical Trials.
We are seeking a skilled and innovative Ruby on Rails Developer to design, build, and maintain robust full-stack web applications. In this role, you will lead backend logic development, manage central databases, and ensure top performance across all user-facing services. You will work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and designers to turn business requirements into clean, production-grade solutions.
Core Responsibilities
Write Code: Design, build, and maintain clean, efficient, and scalable Ruby code.
Develop APIs: Construct secure, RESTful APIs for frontend consumption and third-party integrations.
Manage Data: Optimize database schemas, query performance, and data modeling using ActiveRecord.
Build Tests: Implement automated unit and integration test suites using RSpec, Capybara, or FactoryBot.
Optimize Performance: Identify and fix bottlenecks, memory leaks, and application performance errors.
Maintain Security: Integrate authentication/authorization protocols and address software vulnerabilities.
Handle Background Tasks: Set up background job processing queues using Sidekiq or Resque.
Collaborate: Participate in Agile ceremonies, continuous integration sprint reviews, and peer code review
Technical Requirements
Framework: 4+ years of professional experience working exclusively with the Ruby on Rails ecosystem.
Databases: Strong proficiency in relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL using SQL.
Frontend Basics: Functional understanding of HTML5, CSS3, modern JavaScript, and asset compilation.
State Management: Mastery of MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture patterns and Object-Oriented Design.
Gems & Tools: Prior experience using standard Rails gems like Devise, Pundit, and Webpacker.
Version Control: Absolute proficiency with Git workflow commands and cloud hosts like GitHub.
DevOps Basics: Experience with deployment automation platforms like Heroku, Docker, or AWS infrastructure