Ruby On Rails Engineer - Fully Remote

Sowelo Consulting; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in South Africa is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to develop and optimize applications. You will collaborate with teams, build web applications using Ruby on Rails, and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS and Heroku. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience, strong JavaScript skills, and a focus on code quality. This role offers 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable, high-quality web applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to design and develop new features for web and mobile platforms.
• Maintain and optimize the frontend with JavaScript frameworks.
• Ensure application infrastructure on Heroku and AWS is stable and secure.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

JavaScript

MySQL

Heroku

AWS

CI/CD

GitHub

Tools

AWS Aurora

Terraform

Brakeman

Dependabot

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead Development: Build scalable, high-quality web applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Collaborate: Work with cross‑functional teams to design and develop new features for web and mobile platforms.
• Frontend Optimization: Maintain and optimize the frontend with JavaScript frameworks like Turbo and/or Stimulus.
• Integration Management: work on integration of third‑party services such as Twilio, SendGrid, and Stripe.
• Infrastructure Stability: Ensure the application's infrastructure on Heroku and AWS is stable, secure, and scalable to meet growing demand.
• Database Management: Contribute to managing AWS Aurora for MySQL databases, ensuring efficient, reliable access to data.
• Code Quality: 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, New Relic, 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)

Sounds interesting? Send us your CV by applying to this page.

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