Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer

LHH; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer to join the engineering team and enhance a cashless payments platform. This fully remote role involves designing backend systems, leading projects, mentoring, and ensuring application performance. Ideal candidates have extensive experience with Ruby on Rails, a strong focus on software reliability, and passion for collaboration.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as software engineer focused on Ruby on Rails.
• Proven track record in large-scale applications.
• Experience with TDD and automated tests.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Ruby on Rails.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, ensuring coding standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications for performance and reliability.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

Object-Oriented Programming

Problem-Solving

Communication

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer

100% Fully Remote

We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer to join our engineering team and help us scale our platform to new heights.

The Role

As a Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer, you’ll play a key role in building and maintaining our backend systems. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features, improve the performance and scalability of our application, and ensure that our platform remains secure and reliable. You’ll also take on a leadership role within the team, mentoring junior engineers and helping shape our engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Ruby on Rails.

• Lead and collaborate with other engineers to implement best practices, improve development processes, and ensure code quality.

• Build and deploy features that enhance the customer experience in the cashless payments space.

• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers, ensuring the team adheres to coding standards and follows effective software development practices.

• Work closely with product, design, and operations teams to ensure we’re building the right solutions for the business.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications for performance and reliability.

• Contribute to technical decisions that help shape the direction of the product and architecture.

• Participate in code reviews, planning sessions, and operational meetings.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer with a strong focus on Ruby on Rails.

• Proven track record of building, deploying, and maintaining large-scale applications in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in the cashless or fintech space is a strong plus.

• Strong background in operations and ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of production systems.

• Leadership experience—whether as a team lead, mentor, or project owner— demonstrated through coaching and guiding engineers to success.

• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and design patterns, and ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.

• Expertise with databases, particularly PostgreSQL or MySQL, and knowledge of performance optimization techniques.

• Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and writing automated tests.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a passion for improving both product and process.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud services.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Your work will directly impact the evolution of a cutting-edge cashless payments platform used by thousands of businesses and consumers.

• Growth: We offer opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and the chance to work with a talented and passionate team.

• Culture: We believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment where everyone has a voice and can make a difference.

• Flexibility: We offer flexible working hours and a remote-first work environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Financial Services and Technology, Information and Media

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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