Ruby Developer

A Ruby developer is responsible for writing server-side web application logic using the Ruby programming language. They develop back-end components, connect the application with the other web services, and support the front-end developers by integrating their work with the application.

Ruby Developer job description template

We're looking for a talented Ruby developer with a strong grasp of the Ruby language and Ruby on Rails framework. This role combines back-end development expertise with effective collaboration skills to build and maintain high-quality web applications.

Key responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Ruby code

  • Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications

  • Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements

  • Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems

  • Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization

  • Stay up-to-date with latest technologies and industry trends to propose new solutions and improvements

Requirements and skills

  • 1+ years of professional experience in Ruby development, preferably with Ruby on Rails

  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming

  • Experience with back-end services and RESTful API design

  • Familiarity with SQL databases and their declarative query languages

  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a team

  • Project based experience with server-side scripting, writing automated tests, and version control systems like Git

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