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Ruby On Rails Developer Contract Jobs in California

Sonsoft Inc

Ruby on Rails lead

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$120.40K - $165K/yr

At least 4 years of experience in Ruby on Rails * At least 4 years of experience in Front end Web Development * At least 4 years of experience in JavaScript, AJAX, CSS3, HTML5 * At least 4 years of ...

Clinch

Rails Engineer (Jobvite)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Be part of a small engineering team where you get to be an influencer and make a difference ... The majority of our platform is a Ruby on Rails web application, using a MySQL database for storage ...

Xdev

Ruby on Rails Hacker

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120.80K - $165.50K/yr

Integrate ruby code with web service APIs * Navigate and intimately and completely understand an ... engineers in the bay area. We have a strong focus on web application and mobile development.

breakwater

Ruby Developer

Santa Rosa, CA

Expanding development company looking for a full or part time programmer to work in downtown Santa ... Two years or more of RoR experience requested, having published a gem is a bonus. Other projects ...

Xdev

Ruby on Rails Hacker

San Francisco, CA

$120.80K - $165.50K/yr

Navigate the command-line in a Linux environment Integrate ruby code with web service APIs Navigate ... engineers in the bay area. We have a strong focus on web application and mobile development.

Sonsoft Inc

Ruby on Rails Tech lead

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$120.40K - $165K/yr

At least 4 years of experience in Ruby on Rails * At least 4 years of experience in Front end Web Development * At least 4 years of experience in JavaScript, AJAX, CSS3, HTML5 * At least 4 years of ...

Apple

Sr. Ruby on Rails Engineer, ASE

San Francisco, CA

$181.10K - $318.40K/yr

... Ruby on Rails Ability to write readable, maintainable, and performant code Excellent debugging ... Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Pay ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for ruby on rails developer contract in California is $120,514.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,200.00 and $138,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Ruby on Rails Developer Contract job is a temporary role where a developer is hired to build, maintain, or improve applications using the Ruby on Rails framework. These contracts can range from a few months to a year or more, depending on the project's scope. Contractors typically work on web applications, backend systems, or API development. They may be hired by startups, agencies, or larger companies looking for specialized expertise without committing to a full-time role.

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To thrive as a Ruby On Rails Developer Contract, you need strong proficiency in Ruby, Rails framework, RESTful APIs, and SQL databases, typically demonstrated through professional experience or relevant computer science education. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, testing frameworks (such as RSpec), and deployment tools is essential, while certifications or open-source contributions can be advantageous. Excellent problem-solving skills, adaptability, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for collaborating with distributed teams and delivering client-focused solutions. These abilities are vital to ensure robust, maintainable code and successful project outcomes within contract-based, time-sensitive work environments.

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As a contract Ruby On Rails Developer, your daily tasks usually include developing and maintaining web applications, writing clean backend code, integrating third-party services, and troubleshooting technical issues as they arise. You'll often participate in virtual standups or meetings with cross-functional teams, collaborate on feature planning, and provide input on best practices for code quality and application architecture. Additionally, you may be responsible for writing tests, updating documentation, and assisting with direct deployments depending on the team's workflow. This dynamic environment provides opportunities to work with various technologies and businesses, making each contract both challenging and rewarding.
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Ruby on Rails Engineer w/ front-end skills (Remote)

Decile Group

Palo Alto, CA • Remote

$60K - $140K/yr

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Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Decile Group (https://decilegroup.com) is transforming venture capital into a force for good in the world. We are working to launch 1,000 next-generation venture capital firms by 2025, changing the face of venture capital. We run VC Lab, the leading venture capital accelerator worldwide and operate the Decile Hub platform, reducing the barriers of entry for next generation investors to launch and grow meaningful early-stage investment firms.
 
We are looking for a an experienced Ruby on Rails developer with an emphasis on front-end development to join our team. Read more about the VC Lab tech team here: https://github.com/VCLab-Inc/Engineering
 
The ideal dev is self-motivated with real-world experience and there is no question in your mind that you could take an idea and turn it into a functional and beautiful product. You don't need a fancy degree, a certain number of years of coding experience, or big tech experience -- but you do need to be a nice person and a good communicator.
 
Basic requirements:
- You'll be expected to complete a Rails coding challenge as part of the interview process (everybody on the team has done well on it).
- You must live and work within a few time zones of Pacific (California) time. We are on zoom and slack a lot.
- You must be able to own a project and work directly with people who will use your tools.
- You need to have above average skills on the front end
 
If you're motivated to be more, and better, than you are today, if you're not afraid to work with proven, highly skilled people who will ask for your best, to advance a worthy cause, in a fast-paced environment, with a lot of growth opportunity -- then you're a good fit for Decile Group. 
 
And we want to work with you too! 
 
Who do you want to work with?
  • The Decile Group tech team is fully remote
  • We offer competitive salary + equity
  • Our mission is to improve the world by increasing equality and diversity for startup funding
  • We work with an open source tech stack, primarily Ruby on Rails
  • Our leadership is deeply experienced, having been involved in multiple rocketship unicorn success stories.
  • Mentorship to help you reach your potential
  • Mentorship opportunities to help _others_ reach _their_ potential
  • Silicon Valley scalability
What skills do you need? The soft stuff:
  • You are comfortable and confident on the front-end
  • You can take a project from idea to implementation without a lot of oversight
  • You are a good communicator in both written and spoken English
  • You have learned _a lot_ of lessons and solved _a lot_ of problems in your career
  • You can work in the Pacific (California) time zone
  • You aren't afraid of a fast paced environment where there is more to do than time to do it
  • You are willing to complete a code challenge as part of the interview process
What skills do you need? The tech stuff:
  • 3+ years of coding experience, emphasis on front-end (turbo, hotwire, stimulus, tailwind)
  • Ruby on Rails or another open source stack
  • JavaScript
  • Tailwinds or another CSS library
  • AWS or Google Cloud
$60,000 - $140,000 a year
Depends greatly on level of experience
About VC Lab
VC Lab is a well-funded silicon valley startup whose mission is to help launch 1,000 new venture funds all around the world, with a particular focus on diversity and sustainability. If you think that the ability for worldwide startups to raise capital is important to advance humanity's most important goals, then VC Lab might be a good fit for you.
 
To apply
Submit your resume. If you look like a good fit for the team, you'll be invited to take a code challenge. Only ~10% of applicants are invited to take the code challenge. Based on the results of your code challenge, you may be invited to interview. If you're not comfortable doing a code challenge project, then you're not a good fit.
 
We look forward to working with you!
 
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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