Ruby on Rails with Front-End Expertise

TechDigital Group; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Cupertino is looking for an experienced Ruby on Rails Developer. This role requires strong front-end skills alongside back-end expertise, with responsibilities including designing and maintaining scalable web applications, collaborating with UX designers, and optimizing performance. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, and cloud platforms. Competitive compensation and a collaborative environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of IT experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on Ruby on Rails development.
• Strong front-end development skills (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3).

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Collaborate with designers and developers to create responsive interfaces.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability.

Skills

Ruby on Rails development

Front-end technologies

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

React

SQL

Agile methodologies

Education

BS or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Git

Docker

AWS

Azure

Jenkins

Job description

Looking for an experienced and passionate Ruby on Rails (RoR) Developer with strong front-end development skills to build and enhance robust, scalable web portals and applications. The ideal candidate should possess strong front-end skills (in addition to back-end expertise) for developing web portals/applications using Ruby on Rails, including front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and React or similar frameworks.

Experience Requirements:
6+ Years of IT Experience
Approximately 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Ruby on Rails Developer with front-end development skills (JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, React or similar frameworks).

Qualifications:
BS or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.

Skills Requirements:

• Proven experience in Ruby on Rails development, including designing, developing, and maintaining efficient Ruby on Rails code.
• Strong understanding of MVC architecture, RESTful services, and Rails conventions.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery.
• Proficiency in authentication protocols (OAuth, JWT, Devise).
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries such as React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Proficiency in SQL and databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and deployment practices is a plus.
• Familiarity with Git, Jenkins, CI/CD tools.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization skills.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable and secure web applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers and back-end developers to create seamless, responsive, and user-friendly interfaces.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.
• Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications and implement them.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and maintainability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services and APIs.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Ensure application performance, reliability, and security best practices.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and contribute to DevOps workflows when necessary.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to keep our applications current and competitive.