Ruby on Rails Senior Developer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Ruby on Rails Senior Developer based in Germany.

Join a fully remote engineering team building scalable backend solutions for modern cloud-based applications.

In this role, you will design and develop robust APIs, microservices, and integrations that power high-performance software systems.

You'll collaborate with experienced engineers throughout the full software development lifecycle, contributing to architecture, implementation, testing, and production releases.

The position is ideal for a developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working independently, and continuously improving their craft.

You'll have the opportunity to influence system design while working in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment that values accountability and technical excellence.

If you're passionate about backend engineering and building scalable applications, this role offers an exciting opportunity for long-term growth.

• Accountabilities
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Build secure, high-performance RESTful APIs and system integrations for cloud-based platforms.
• Develop and implement microservices that improve application scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Participate in the complete software development lifecycle, including technical design, development, testing, code reviews, deployment, and production support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Optimize database interactions and application performance while ensuring code quality and maintainability.
• Write unit tests and integration tests to support reliable and stable software releases.
• Contribute to technical discussions, architectural improvements, and continuous enhancement of engineering best practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience developing applications with Ruby on Rails.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong experience working with relational databases such as Postgre SQL or My SQL.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Familiarity with scalable application architectures and microservices.
• Experience writing unit tests and integration tests to ensure software quality.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud Platform is preferred.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, object-oriented programming, and backend development best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and time management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Annual salary increases based on performance.
• International major medical insurance coverage.
• Fully remote work with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Paid professional development through courses and technical training.
• Generous paid vacation package exceeding statutory requirements.
• Paid holidays.
• Collaborative, remote-first engineering culture focused on continuous learning and innovation.
• Streamlined recruitment process designed to provide an excellent candidate experience.

How Jobgether works

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Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company.

The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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