RubyonRailsDeveloper

**Job Title:** Ruby on Rails Developer **Position Type** : Full-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for sprint reviews, deployments, and on-call support) **About the Role:** Our client is seeking a Ruby on Rails Developer to build and maintain applications using the Rails framework. This role involves designing back-end systems, integrating APIs, managing databases, and collaborating with front-end teams to deliver end-to-end features. The Rails Developer ensures applications are secure, performant, and scalable, while contributing to a culture of clean code and best practices. **Responsibilities:** Application Development: * Build and maintain Rails applications, APIs, and background jobs. * Implement business logic with ActiveRecord models, controllers, and views. * Integrate front-end frameworks (Stimulus, React, Vue) into Rails apps where required. Database Management: * Design, migrate, and maintain schemas in PostgreSQL or MySQL. * Optimize queries for performance and scalability. * Implement indexing, caching, and background jobs (Sidekiq, Resque). Testing & Quality Assurance: * Write and maintain unit, integration, and system tests (RSpec, Minitest, Capybara). * Ensure CI/CD pipelines are configured for automated testing and deployment. * Maintain ≥80% code coverage and enforce style/linting rules (RuboCop, StandardRB). Security & Compliance: * Implement user authentication/authorization (Devise, OmniAuth). * Enforce security best practices (CSRF protection, input validation, OWASP). * Ensure compliance with data privacy laws (GDPR, HIPAA as applicable). Performance & Monitoring: * Optimize page load times, API response times, and background job throughput. * Monitor systems with tools like New Relic, Datadog, Honeybadger, or Rollbar. * Troubleshoot issues and deploy hotfixes with minimal downtime. Collaboration & Documentation: * Work with product managers and designers to scope and prioritize features. * Participate