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Prepora

Senior RoR developer

Austin, TX

$90K - $120K/yr

We are hiring a Senior Ruby on Rails (RoR) Developer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in building scalable web applications using Ruby on ...

eTeki

Ruby on Rails Developer

New York, NY

$112K - $153K/yr

Ruby on Rails Developer Location: NYC, NY Duration: 12+ Months with possible extension. Technology: Ruby on Rails - Primary deployment tool is a Rails 3.2 application. Your primary focus will be on ...

PSG Global Solutions

Ruby on Rails Developer

Broomfield, CO

$103K - $141K/yr

Preference would be for someone to go from contract to perm. Looking for stability. Appealing to us ... Flex on RoR is also a plus (although too early to tell if we will use Flex). * Strong SQL skills ...

eTeki

Ruby on Rails Developer

New York, NY · On-site

$112K - $153K/yr

Title: Ruby on Rails Developer Location: NYC, NY Duration: 12+ Months with possible extension. Technology: • Ruby on Rails - Primary deployment tool is a Rails 3.2 application. • Your primary ...

ettain group

Ruby On Rails Developer

Westlake, TX · On-site

$98K - $134K/yr

This position is a Ruby On Rails Developer that will be creating on a designed Proof of Concept ... Secure Development Concepts Additional Information 6 Month Contract with possible Extension How to ...

Veredus - DC

Ruby on Rails Developer

Washington, DC · On-site

$116K - $159K/yr

Company Description Direct-Hire, Relocation Assistance Provided A HigherEd Nonprofit in the heart of DC, is currently seeking a Full-Stack Ruby on Rails Engineer to join their Product Development ...

Bright Mind Solutions LLC

Ruby on Rails Developer

New York, NY · On-site

$112K - $153K/yr

Local candidates only A financial client in New York City is looking for a Ruby on Rails Developer to join the team to work on new and existing applications. This is HYBRID 3x per week from DAY 1 of ...

ConsultAdd, Inc.

Ruby on Rails Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$107K - $146K/yr

We are looking for a ROR developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be development of all server-side logic, definition and ...

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 ...

Paradigminfotech

Ruby on Rails

Philadelphia, PA

$103K - $141K/yr

Ruby on Rails Developers for a long term contract opportunity in the Philadelphia PA area. Selected candidates will possess the following Ruby on Rails technical experience and surrounding ...

Jobsbridge

Ruby On Rails Developer

Milpitas, CA

$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.

Veredus - DC

Ruby on Rails Dev

Vienna, VA

$102K - $141K/yr

... months contract to perm Roll perm $90,000-$100,000 Our client is seeking a Ruby on Rails Developer to work on mobile and web application development. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering ...

Lafmatch

Ruby on Rails Developer (Remote)

Berkeley, CA · Remote

$104K - $143K/yr

Programming is hard work but we believe it should be fun too. And if the product itself is fun ... Ruby on Rails * JavaScript/jQuery * Git & Github * PostgreSQL * Sidekiq/Background workers * Redis ...

Sonsoft Inc

Ruby on Rails Developer

San Jose, CA

$120K - $164K/yr

Ruby on Rails Developer (with experience on JAVA, front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS and JQuery, MVC, Mocking, ORM, and RESTful etc.) Job Location : San Jose, California (San Jose ...

Atria Group LLC

Ruby on Rails Developer

Sunnyvale, CA

$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 ...

Programmers.io

Ruby on Rails Developer

Culver City, CA · On-site

$112K - $153K/yr

... focused on Ruby on Rails . · Deep expertise in the Ruby language , the Rails framework , and related core libraries/gems. · Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) , design ...

Programmers.io

Ruby on Rails Developer

Culver City, CA · On-site

$112K - $153K/yr

... focused on Ruby on Rails . · Deep expertise in the Ruby language , the Rails framework , and related core libraries/gems. · Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) , design ...

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Senior RoR developer

Prepora

Austin, TX

$90K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

We are hiring a Senior Ruby on Rails (RoR) Developer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in building scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails, and will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining our software solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products that meet user needs and enhance customer experience. If you are passionate about technology and eager to tackle complex challenges, we would love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
- Write clean, maintainable code and conduct code reviews to ensure best practices.
- Troubleshoot and debug applications, identifying and fixing performance bottlenecks.
- Mentor junior developers and participate in knowledge sharing sessions.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in web development, with a strong focus on Ruby on Rails.
- Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Experience with relational databases and database design principles.
- Knowledge of version control systems, preferably Git.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
Requirements:
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with testing frameworks and application deployment processes.
- A portfolio of previous work or projects demonstrating relevant experience is preferred.