We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Ruby Developer to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Ruby development, with expertise in building scalable, high-performance web applications. As a Senior Ruby Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems, as well as mentoring junior developers. You should be passionate about writing clean, maintainable code and have a deep understanding of modern software development practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance Ruby-based applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
Write reusable, testable, and efficient code.
Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
Implement security and data protection measures.
Troubleshoot and debug applications to resolve issues.
Mentor and guide junior developers, providing technical leadership and code reviews.
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge.
Participate in Agile/Scrum processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Required Skills and Technologies:

Proficiency in Ruby: Extensive experience with Ruby programming and its frameworks (e.g., Ruby on Rails, Sinatra).
Web Development: Strong understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and their integration with Ruby backends.
Database Management: Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM tools (e.g., ActiveRecord).
APIs and Microservices: Expertise in designing and consuming RESTful APIs and building microservices architectures.
Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
DevOps Tools: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform).
Testing: Proficient in writing unit tests, integration tests, and using testing frameworks (e.g., RSpec, Minitest).
Version Control: Strong experience with Git and collaborative development workflows (e.g., GitFlow).
Security Best Practices: Understanding of secure coding practices and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).

Preferred Skills:

Experience with front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) for full-stack development.
Familiarity with message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) and event-driven architectures.
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with serverless computing (e.g., AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions).
Understanding of GraphQL and its implementation in Ruby.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in Ruby development, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
Certifications (Optional): Relevant certifications such as:
- AWS Certified Developer
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
- Google Professional Cloud Developer
- Ruby-specific certifications (e.g., Ruby Association Certified Ruby Programmer)

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Leadership skills with a focus on mentoring and guiding junior developers.
Adaptability to changing project requirements and technologies.

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