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Droisys

Ruby on Rails Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$121K - $167K/yr

Ruby on Rails DeveloperIntroduction We are seeking an experienced Ruby on Rails (RoR) Developer to join our team in Sunnyvale, CA. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development expertise ...

Jobsbridge

Ruby On Rails Developer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$119K - $163K/yr

Company Description Intelliswift Software, Inc Ruby (3-5 years) Ruby-on -Rails, or Sinatra (or both). Postgres or MySql Exposure to NoSQL databases. Understanding metaprogramming is a plus.

Alpha Net Consulting LLC

Ruby On Rails Developer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$120K - $164K/yr

Developer - Ruby on Rails 5-7 years of development experience Expert understanding with Object Oriented Development. Experience in developing using Ruby, Ruby on Rails or Sinatra; Java development a ...

360 IT Professionals

Ruby On Rails Developer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $165K/yr

Our client- e-commerce company headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, that develops computer software for online stores and retail point-of-sale systems seeks an accomplished Ruby On Rails Developer Role ...

Alpha Net Consulting LLC.

Ruby On Rails Developer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$120K - $164K/yr

Company Description Developer - Ruby on Rails • 5-7 years of development experience • Expert understanding with Object Oriented Development. • Experience in developing using Ruby, Ruby on Rails ...

Atria Group LLC

Ruby on Rails Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$120K - $164K/yr

Requirement Details : * ROR with Web app dev (web server software and web UI developer) * Overall 7-8 yrs + experience in Web Application & UI Development * Of which at least 2-3+ years developing ...

TecTammina

Ruby on Rails (Full time)

San Jose, CA · On-site

$120K - $164K/yr

Company Description FirstITSolutions Must-Have BS/MS degree or equivalent 5 + years of overall software development experience, preferably secure, scalable web applications in Ruby on Rail, Java, and ...

TekDallas

ROR Developer with AI

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$120K - $164K/yr

ROR Developer with AI Location: Mountain View, CA (3 Days onsite in a week/Hybrid) Duration: Long Term Role Summary: Lead the integration of a newly acquired Ruby on Rails product with an existing ...

Stem Xpert

ruby on rails developer

Glendale, CA

$108K - $148K/yr

We have an urgent Requirement for Ruby on Rails Developer. This is a 12+ Months position based in Glendale CA. If you are interested in this position, please contact me / send your updated resume ...

Programmers.io

Ruby on Rails Developer

Culver City, CA · On-site

$112K - $153K/yr

5+ years of professional experience in software development, with significant experience focused on Ruby on Rails . · Deep expertise in the Ruby language , the Rails framework , and related core ...

Programmers.io

Ruby on Rails Developer

Culver City, CA · On-site

$112K - $153K/yr

5+ years of professional experience in software development, with significant experience focused on Ruby on Rails . · Deep expertise in the Ruby language , the Rails framework , and related core ...

Wise Skulls

Senior Ruby on Rails Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$169K - $209K/yr

Title: Senior Ruby on Rails Developer Location: Sunnyvale, CA (On-site) Duration: 6 months (possibility of extension) Implementation Partner: Infosys End Client: To be disclosed JD: * 5+ years of ...

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Ruby on Rails Developer

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

Droisys
Software Development • 201 - 500 employees
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$121K - $167K/yr

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Job description

Ruby on Rails DeveloperIntroduction

We are seeking an experienced Ruby on Rails (RoR) Developer to join our team in Sunnyvale, CA. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development expertise, experience building scalable applications, and familiarity with security-focused integrations, APIs, and cloud environments.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain applications using Ruby on Rails.
  • Develop and consume RESTful APIs and microservices.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and DevOps teams to implement secure application architectures.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
  • Participate in code reviews and follow software development best practices.
  • Work in an Agile development environment.
RequirementsRequired Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in Ruby on Rails development.
  • Strong knowledge of Ruby, Rails, REST APIs, and JSON.
  • Experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
  • Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.
  • Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.
  • Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Understanding of network security, Zero Trust architecture, and micro-segmentation.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
  • Exposure to DevSecOps practices.

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