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Location: Austin
Remote: Remote
Type: Direct Hire
Job #19498
Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 YEAR

We are looking for a Senior Backend Ruby on Rails Developer for a full-time, direct hire position. This person needs to be in the continental United States; EST or CST time zones preferred.

Prior experience in startup environment is highly preferred.

What You’ll Do:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable web applications using Ruby/Rails.
Implement efficient and reliable back end solutions, with a focus on optimizing performance, scalability, and security.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, following best practices and coding standards.
Work closely with the front end team to integrate frontend applications with backend APIs.
Troubleshoot and debug issues, identifying and implementing effective solutions to ensure smooth application operation.
Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards.
Collaborate with team leads, product managers and designers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, continuously improving your skills and knowledge.

What You Bring:

At least 7 years experience designing, developing and maintaining high-quality Rails applications
Experience with database technologies (PostgreSQL) and writing queries
Strong understanding of REST protocols and RESTful APIs
Familiarity with testing frameworks like RSpec and engages in TDD as a standard practice
Experience building and integrating with various third-party APIs
Capable of designing scalable, flexible software and writing maintainable, secure code
Understanding of software development principles, including agile methodologies
Familiarity with version control systems like Git
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including designers and product managers
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
EST/CST time zone

Nice to Have:

Experience with scalability and handling high-traffic applications is a plus
Proficiency in React and common tools used in React Ecosystem
Experience using AWS or similar cloud provider
Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment, managing multiple projects and deadlines

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