Senior Ruby on Rails & PostgreSQL Backend Engineer

Agility Partners LLC; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work arrangements

Exposure to cloud platforms

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Agility Partners LLC in Cincinnati is seeking a skilled Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL engineer to build scalable data applications and APIs powering digital experiences. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver robust backend solutions, optimize databases, and maintain high-quality code through tests and reviews.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience and strong expertise in Rails, PostgreSQL, RESTful APIs, and modern backend architecture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development and database engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL.
• Experience optimizing databases for high-volume API environments.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and client-server architecture.
• Proficiency with Git.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy back-end applications using Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define, design, and ship new features.
• Maintain code quality through unit tests, code reviews, and automation.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and system issues to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Code quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ruby on Rails

PostgreSQL

Git

RESTful APIs

WebSockets

Job description

Agility Partners is seeking a skilled Ruby / PostgreSQL Engineer for a position with a client in the banking industry. Join a dynamic development team focused on building scalable, high-performance data applications and APIs that power critical digital experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions that drive innovation and efficiency. If you’re passionate about clean code, optimized databases, and modern backend architecture, this role offers the perfect environment to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy back-end applications using Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define, design, and ship new features.
• Maintain code quality through unit tests, code reviews, and automation.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and system issues to ensure smooth operation.

Benefits and Perks

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge backend systems that directly impact end-user experiences.
• Collaborative, innovation-driven team environment that values clean and scalable code.
• Exposure to modern technologies and cloud platforms with opportunities for professional growth.
• Competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements.

The Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development and database engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL.
• Experience optimizing databases for high-volume API environments.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and client-server architecture.
• Proficiency with version control systems such as Git.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and software development principles.

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