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Fractional Ruby Developer in India at Jobgether

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Jobgether
India, India
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Job Description

Fractional Ruby Developer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Fractional Ruby Developer based in India.

This remote opportunity is designed for an experienced Ruby developer who enjoys building reliable, scalable backend solutions.
The role focuses on developing and improving applications that support critical business operations and customer-facing experiences.
You will contribute to automation, integrations, APIs, and backend systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
The position offers the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges in a flexible environment.
You will play an important role in improving application performance, code quality, and engineering practices.
The ideal candidate is a self-driven developer who values clean architecture, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Accountabilities:

The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining Ruby-based applications while contributing to scalable software solutions, backend improvements, and engineering excellence. The developer will collaborate with technical and business teams to deliver high-quality features and ensure system reliability.

  • Design, build, and maintain Ruby applications and backend services using clean, efficient, and maintainable code practices.
  • Develop and optimize RESTful APIs, integrations, and microservices-based architectures.
  • Translate business requirements into effective technical solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Write and maintain automated tests using frameworks such as RSpec and Minitest to ensure application quality and reliability.
  • Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement timely solutions.
  • Integrate third-party APIs and external services into existing platforms.
  • Improve application performance by optimizing database queries and backend processes.
  • Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and development best practices.
Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings strong Ruby development expertise, backend engineering experience, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment. A strong understanding of software architecture, databases, testing, and modern development workflows is essential.

  • 3+ years of professional experience developing applications with Ruby.
  • Strong proficiency with Ruby on Rails and backend application development.
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software design patterns.
  • Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, including writing efficient SQL queries.
  • Knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation.
  • Familiarity with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Experience using Git-based version control and collaborative development workflows.
  • Strong debugging, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with distributed teams.
  • Experience with background job processing tools such as Sidekiq, Resque, or Delayed Job is a plus.
  • Familiarity with testing tools such as RSpec, Capybara, and FactoryBot is preferred.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and API integration platforms is beneficial.
Benefits:
  • Fully remote work opportunity with flexibility in location.
  • Fractional engagement model offering flexibility and autonomy.
  • Opportunity to work on impactful backend systems and automation projects.
  • Exposure to modern technologies including Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Redis, Docker, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD tools.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Professional growth through challenging technical projects and continuous learning opportunities.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
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