Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer - Fully Remote

Mashreq Bank; United Arab Emirates; Remote; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Full Stack Senior Engineer to develop and optimize web applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance existing features and ensure a scalable architecture. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience, especially in Ruby on Rails, and possess strong problem-solving skills. The role provides a flexible work environment, conducive to remote work.

Benefits

Flexible work environment (100% remote-friendly)

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Full Stack Engineer with strong Ruby on Rails expertise.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (jQuery, Stimulus).
• Hands-on experience with Heroku and AWS services.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable, high-quality web applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Work with cross-functional teams to design and develop new features.
• Maintain and optimize the frontend with JavaScript frameworks.

Skills

Ruby on Rails expertise

JavaScript (jQuery, Stimulus)

Database management (MySQL, AWS)

CI/CD pipelines

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Heroku

AWS services

Terraform

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Full Stack Senior Engineer, where you will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and optimizing applications. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to enhance features, create new ones, and ensure a scalable and secure architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead Development: Build scalable, high-quality web applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Collaborate: Work with cross-functional teams to design and develop new features for web and mobile platforms.
• Frontend Optimization: Maintain and optimize the frontend with JavaScript frameworks like Turbo and/or Stimulus.
• Integration Management: Oversee integration of third-party services such as Twilio, SendGrid, and Stripe.
• Infrastructure Stability: Ensure the applications infrastructure on Heroku and AWS is stable, secure, and scalable to meet growing demand.
• Database Management: Contribute to managing AWS Aurora for MySQL databases, ensuring efficient, reliable access to data.
• Code Quality: Develop, maintain, and enforce code quality and security standards, using tools like Brakeman and Dependabot.
• Deployment Process: Drive deployment with robust CI/CD practices, including automated testing and pull request reviews.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior engineers and participate in code reviews.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Full Stack Engineer with strong Ruby on Rails expertise.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (jQuery, Stimulus).
• Experience in database management, particularly MySQL or AWS.
• Hands-on experience with Heroku, AWS services, and infrastructure as code (Terraform).
• Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing suites, and GitHub workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as a team.
• Strong attention to detail in maintaining code quality and security standards.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with third-party integrations like Twilio, SendGrid, Stripe, ChromeData, and CarFax.
• Familiarity with Airbrake, NewRelic, ElasticSearch, and caching mechanisms (Redis, Memcached).
• Understanding of mobile web app development and responsive design principles.
• Knowledge of Dealer Management Systems (DMS) integrations and vehicle data processing.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment (100% remote-friendly)