Rails Application Development
• Build and maintain Ruby on Rails applications, APIs, and backend services
• Develop scalable business logic using Rails conventions, ActiveRecord, controllers, and service objects
• Build RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services and external APIs
• Collaborate with frontend developers using React, Vue, or Stimulus when required
• Contribute to feature development from architecture through deployment
Database Design & Optimization
• Design and maintain PostgreSQL or MySQL database schemas
• Optimize database queries and improve application performance
• Implement indexing, caching, and query optimization strategies
• Manage background jobs using Sidekiq, Resque, or similar frameworks
• Ensure applications remain scalable and performant under growing workloads
Testing, CI/CD & Code Quality
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and system tests using RSpec, Minitest, or Capybara
• Maintain high code quality standards and test coverage
• Participate in peer code reviews and maintain clean, maintainable codebases
• Support CI/CD workflows and automated deployment pipelines
• Enforce coding standards using RuboCop or similar linting tools
Performance, Monitoring & Security
• Optimize API response times and overall application performance
• Monitor applications using tools such as New Relic, Datadog, Rollbar, or Honeybadger
• Troubleshoot production issues and deploy fixes with minimal downtime
• Implement authentication, authorization, and application security best practices
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards where applicable
Collaboration & Technical Ownership
• Work closely with product managers and designers to scope and estimate features
• Participate in sprint planning, technical discussions, and architecture decisions
• Document APIs, workflows, and technical systems for long-term maintainability
• Support ongoing improvements to development workflows and engineering standards