Ruby on Rails Developer (6 MONTHS CONTRACT)

Confidential Jobs; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Ruby on Rails Developer for a 6-month remote contract. The role involves developing robust SaaS products on AWS, collaborating with engineers and designers, and maintaining high-quality software. Candidates should have 4-6 years of Ruby on Rails experience, and familiarity with SQL and Agile methodologies is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of professional experience working with Ruby on Rails.
• Proficiency with SQL and database concepts.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain technical solutions.
• Write high-quality, secure software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

SQL

Git

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

React

Java

Python

Job description

Ruby on Rails Developer (6 MONTHS CONTRACT)

CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR 3 RoR DEVELOPERS - THE ROLE IS 100% REMOTE. THE CONTRACT IS FOR 6 MONTHS WITH A POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION.

As a Ruby on Rails Developer, you’ll play a key role in developing and delivering robust SaaS products hosted on AWS. You’ll work closely with talented engineers, designers, and product managers to bring new features to life, solve complex challenges, and drive technological excellence across our platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain medium-complexity technical solutions within your team’s domain, under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Write high-quality, secure, production-ready software using modern technologies—primarily within your technical focus area.
• Develop and execute thorough manual and automated testing plans, and participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate design and business requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Continuously research, propose, and implement new technologies and process improvements to keep our products on the cutting edge.
• Contribute to a data-driven, iterative engineering process—supporting experimentation and learning across solution components.
• Adapt quickly to new programming languages, frameworks, and tools as business needs evolve.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 4-6 years of professional experience working with Ruby on Rails (ROR)
• Proficiency with SQL and database concepts
• Hands-on experience with version control systems, especially Git
• Practical expertise in front-end or back-end web development—such as React, Java, Objective-C, C++, .NET, RESTful web services, API development, or Python
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• Desire for continuous learning and improvement—both for yourself and your peers
• Excellent communication skills, with an ability to explain technical concepts to team members and stakeholders

Bonus Points

• Experience with Snowflake, Airflow, or dbt
• Exposure to AI/ML tooling such as LangChain or Hugging Face

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.