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What is a Senior Ruby Developer?

A Senior Ruby Developer is an experienced software engineering professional who specializes in using the Ruby programming language, particularly with the Ruby on Rails framework, to design, develop, and maintain high-performance web applications. This role represents an advanced level of expertise, requiring not only deep technical knowledge but also leadership capabilities, mentorship skills, and strategic thinking to guide development projects and make architectural decisions that align with business objectives.

What does a Senior Ruby Developer do?

Senior Ruby Developers architect, build, and maintain complex web applications using Ruby and Rails, write clean, efficient, and well-tested code, and lead technical design and implementation. They mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews to ensure quality and consistency, troubleshoot and debug complex system issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers and designers. Additionally, they optimize application performance, scalability, and security, research and integrate new technologies and best practices, and contribute to planning and estimating project timelines and technical requirements.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Ruby Developer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance Ruby applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions. This role requires deep expertise in Ruby programming, framework architecture, and modern development practices to drive innovation and technical excellence.

Senior Ruby Developer responsibilities include:

1. Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable Ruby on Rails applications 2. Implement RESTful APIs and microservices architecture 3. Optimize application performance through database tuning, caching strategies, and code refactoring 4. Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to junior developers 5. Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define technical requirements 6. Implement automated testing frameworks (RSpec, Minitest) and CI/CD pipelines 7. Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues across multiple environments 8. Mentor team members and contribute to technical documentation and best practices

Must-Have Requirements

1. 5+ years of professional Ruby development experience with deep understanding of Ruby idioms 2. Expert-level proficiency in Ruby on Rails framework and MVC architecture 3. Strong experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL database design and optimization 4. Proven track record of building and maintaining high-traffic production applications 5. Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns 6. Experience with version control systems (Git) and agile development methodologies 7. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Heroku, DigitalOcean) 2. Knowledge of front-end technologies (React, Vue.js, or Angular) 3. Background in e-commerce, fintech, or SaaS application development 4. Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) 5. Familiarity with message brokers (RabbitMQ, Sidekiq, Redis) 6. Previous experience in mentoring junior developers or technical leadership roles 7. Contributions to open-source Ruby projects or active participation in Ruby community

Bonus Skills

1. Ruby performance optimization and memory management expertise 2. Experience with GraphQL API implementation 3. Knowledge of serverless architecture and lambda functions 4. Proficiency in other programming languages (Python, Java, or Go) 5. Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) 6. Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements 7. Certifications in cloud technologies or relevant development frameworks

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