Full Stack Lead - Ruby on Rails

Job Role : Full Stack RoR Lead

Job Locations : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India; Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Required Experience : 6 - 8 Years

Skills : Ruby on Rails or Python/Django, solid frontend skills, AWS

Lead Full Stack Developer (India-based) Location : India (Hybrid Bangalore/Chennai preferred)

Were looking for an experienced Lead Full Stack Developer to join our India-based engineering team. This role involves leading design and development efforts across backend, frontend, and cloud infrastructure layerswhile working closely with global product and engineering stakeholders. Youll be hands-on with code while also mentoring developers, owning technical decisions, and shaping scalable, high-performing software systems.

Ideal candidates bring deep experience in Ruby on Rails or Python/Django, solid frontend skills, and a strong grasp of modern cloud-native development with AWS.

Key Responsibilities :

Technical Leadership :

- Lead technical design and delivery of backend services and full-stack features

- Collaborate with architects and product stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions

- Serve as SME on core platform components and system architecture decisions

- Drive adoption of engineering best practices : code reviews, testing, performance optimization, and CI/CD

Hands-on Development :

- Write and review production-quality code in Ruby on Rails and/or Python/Django

- Contribute to frontend development using JavaScript/React

- Implement and optimize database models and queries using PostgreSQL and MySQL

- Build and manage services on AWS (EC2/ECS, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.)

Team Collaboration & Delivery Oversight :

- Support sprint planning, estimation, and execution in Agile teams

- Work with cross-shore teams to ensure smooth handoffs, clear communication, and alignment on priorities

- Lead technical discussions and unblock delivery challenges proactively

Mentorship & Growth :

- Coach junior developers through technical guidance and code reviews

- Contribute to hiring and onboarding efforts for the India team

- Advocate for a culture of engineering excellence, feedback, and continuous learning

Basic Qualifications :

- 8+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership role

- Strong hands-on expertise with Ruby on Rails and/or Python/Django

- Experience building applications backed by PostgreSQL or MySQL

- Solid knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure and cloud-native architectures

- Exposure to frontend development using React, JavaScript, HTML/CSS

- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices

- Strong problem-solving, architectural thinking, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications :

- Professional experience scaling web applications in production environments

- Deep understanding of RESTful API design, microservices, and distributed systems

- Ability to mentor and guide teams across time zones

- Experience leading agile delivery in fast-paced product teams

- Passion for clean, maintainable code and modern Engineering practices