Ruby On Rails Engineer

Sowelo Consulting Sp. Z O.O.; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A software development company is seeking a Full Stack Engineer in Cape Town to develop and optimize applications. You will work with cross-functional teams, utilizing Ruby on Rails and JavaScript frameworks to enhance features. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of relevant experience and a strong background in AWS and database management. Benefits include unlimited PTO and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Full Stack Engineer with Ruby on Rails expertise.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (jQuery, Stimulus).
• Experience in database management, particularly MySQL or AWS.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ruby on Rails

JavaScript (jQuery, Stimulus)

AWS

MySQL

CI/CD pipelines

Problem-solving

Tools

Heroku

Terraform

GitHub

Job description

Join our team as a Full Stack Engineer, where you'll 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Build scalable, high-quality web applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and develop new features for web and mobile platforms.
• Maintain and optimize the frontend with JavaScript frameworks like Turbo and/or Stimulus.
• Work on integration of third‑party services such as Twilio, SendGrid, and Stripe.
• Ensure the application's infrastructure on Heroku and AWS is stable, secure, and scalable to meet growing demand.
• Contribute to managing AWS Aurora for MySQL databases, ensuring efficient, reliable access to data.
• Develop and maintain code quality and security standards, using tools like Brakeman and Dependabot.
• Leverage modern development tools and AI‑assisted coding practices to accelerate feature delivery while maintaining code quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Full Stack Engineer with 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).
• 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.
• Experience with AI‑powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor) and modern development acceleration techniques.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible work environment (% remote‑friendly)

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