Ruby on Rails Developer - Backend Architecture

Job Title : Ruby on Rails Developer

Experience : 2 to 7 Years

Locations : Hyderabad / Pune / Mumbai / Chennai / Bengaluru / Delhi NCR

Employment Type : Full-Time

Joining : Immediate

About the Role :

We are looking for an experienced Ruby on Rails Developer to join our backend engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in building high-quality web applications using Ruby, Rails, and modern backend engineering practices. You will collaborate with product managers, UI/UX teams, and DevOps engineers to develop scalable, secure, and high-performing applications.

This role is suited for developers who are passionate about clean code, backend architecture, API development, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Ruby on Rails Development :

- Design, develop, and maintain robust web applications using Ruby on Rails.

- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable Ruby code following Rails best practices.

- Build reusable components, helper modules, and libraries.

2. API Design & Integration :

- Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party APIs/services.

- Handle JSON/XML responses, versioned APIs, and documentation.

- Ensure secure and optimized data flow between frontend and backend.

3. Database Design & Management :

- Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.

- Write efficient SQL queries, triggers, functions, and migrations.

- Optimize database performance using indexing, caching, and tuning.

4. Frontend Collaboration :

- Work closely with frontend teams using React, Vue, Angular, or standard HTML/CSS/JS.

- Integrate Rails backend with modern JavaScript frameworks.

- Implement server-side rendering or API-driven architecture as needed.

5. Architecture & Code Quality :

- Work on MVC architecture and follow Rails conventions.

- Implement unit tests, integration tests, and RSpec or Minitest test suites.

- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture decisions.

6. Performance, Security & Optimization :

- Optimize backend performance and response times.

- Implement caching using Redis or Memcached.

- Follow secure coding practices, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.

7. Deployment & DevOps Collaboration :

- Deploy and manage Rails applications on AWS, Heroku, GCP, or similar platforms.

- Work with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines.

- Monitor application health, logs, and performance using tools like New Relic, Grafana, or ELK.

Required Skills :

Core Technical Skills :

- Strong hands-on experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails.

- Solid knowledge of MVC architecture and Rails conventions.

- Experience with REST API development.

- Good understanding of background jobs (Sidekiq, Resque, Delayed Job).

Tools & Technologies :

- Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket

- RSpec / Minitest

- PostgreSQL / MySQL

- Redis, Sidekiq

- Docker, Kubernetes (optional but good to have)

- CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI

Backend Expertise :

- Good understanding of OOP concepts, data structures, and algorithms.

- Knowledge of server-side rendering and templating engines (ERB, HAML, Slim).

- Familiarity with authentication frameworks (Devise, JWT, OAuth).

Good to Have (Optional) :

- Experience with GraphQL

- Exposure to microservices or event-driven architecture

- Knowledge of caching strategies and CDN optimization

- Familiarity with cloud services (AWS/GCP/Azure)

- Understanding of Docker-based deployment and container orchestration

- Knowledge of frontend frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular

Educational Qualification :

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or equivalent (preferred).

- Any certification in web/backend development is an added advantage.

Soft Skills :

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills

- Attention to detail and ability to write clean, readable code

- Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced environment

- Ownership mindset and ability to work independently when needed

Why Join Us?

- Opportunity to work on scalable and modern backend systems

- Learning-focused work culture with real growth potential

- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

- Exposure to modern tools, cloud technologies, and CI/CD pipelines

- Immediate joining with quick onboarding process