You will lead the technical evolution of a high-traffic job board application, focusing on migrating to Rails 7 and optimizing search performance. This role is essential for refactoring legacy components into modern service objects while implementing robust features for payment processing and user management within a fast-paced, scale-up environment.
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Ruby Engineer at High-growth digital media platform
Are you a Rails expert who thrives on turning legacy code into high-performance architecture? This high-growth digital media platform is looking for a Senior Ruby Engineer to lead their migration to Rails 7 and optimize high-traffic search functionality. You will have a direct impact on the technical roadmap of a well-funded platform while working with modern tools like Hotwire and Stimulus. If you enjoy solving complex database challenges and extracting clean service objects in a remote-first environment, this is the perfect career move for you.
Overview
Role overview
Company
About the company
High-growth digital media platform
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Maintain and enhance a Rails 6.1 application while executing a strategic migration to Rails 7.x.
- Refactor large models and controllers into maintainable service objects to reduce technical debt and improve separation of concerns.
- Optimize database queries and background processing using PostgreSQL and GoodJob to eliminate performance bottlenecks.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- 5+ years of professional Ruby on Rails experience with deep proficiency in Ruby 3.x and modern Rails 6/7 patterns.
- Extensive experience with front-end technologies like Hotwire, Stimulus.js, and responsive web design using Bootstrap.
- Proven track record in refactoring legacy codebases, optimizing database performance, and achieving high test coverage standards.
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What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Impact the architecture of a high-traffic platform by leading the transition from legacy code to modern Rails patterns.
- Join a well-funded growth-stage company backed by top-tier VCs with a clear roadmap for international expansion.
- Work with a modern tech stack including Hotwire, Turbo, and Stimulus while solving complex database and performance challenges.
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