Ruby Software Engineer

Edge Executives; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer to join their innovative team. This remote role focuses on designing and developing scalable web applications while ensuring high performance and security. You'll contribute to a cloud-based platform, optimize database performance, and mentor peers in Agile practices. The company fosters a collaborative culture and provides the necessary hardware for success, along with internet subsidies. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Internet subscription subsidy

Flexible travel for team meetups

Hardware provided for the role

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience, with 4+ years in Ruby on Rails.
• Experience integrating with ERP systems like SAP and Oracle NetSuite.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs for inventory management.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

RESTful APIs

MySQL

Agile practices

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Certifications in AWS or Ruby

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Role Description and Duties : Development :

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails, focusing on performance, reliability, and security.System Architecture :
• Contribute to the architecture of our cloud-based platform, ensuring it supports high availability and large-scale data processing for inventory management.API Integration :
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs to integrate with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics) and other third-party services critical to inventory workflows.Data Management :
• Optimize database performance (e.g., MySQL) and implement efficient queries to support real-time inventory analytics and reporting.Code Quality :
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices (e.g., TDD, SOLID principles), and conduct code reviews to uphold team standards.Mentorship :
• Guide and mentor peers, sharing expertise in Ruby on Rails, system design, and Agile practices.Collaboration :
• Work closely with product managers, data analysts, and front-end developers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.Innovation :
• Stay current with industry trends and propose new tools or techniques to enhance our platform (e.g., microservices, caching strategies).Troubleshooting :
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, bugs, and technical debt in a production environment.

Minimum Requirements : Qualifications & Experience :

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Preferred qualifications
• Experience integrating with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite, QuickBooks).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and event-driven design.
• Contributions to open-source Ruby on Rails projects or a strong GitHub portfolio.
• Certifications in AWS, Ruby, or related technologies.
• Prior work in inventory management, logistics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of software development experience, with at least 4 years focused on Ruby on Rails in a production environment.
• Proven track record as a Senior Engineer on a SaaS or data-intensive product.

Technical skills :

• Expert-level proficiency in Ruby on Rails (v5.x or higher) and Ruby programming.
• Strong experience with relational databases (MySQL preferred) and SQL optimization.
• Proficiency in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Heroku, Linode) and deployment tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with background job processing (e.g., Sidekiq, Resque) and message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ).
• Version control expertise with Git (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).Domain knowledge :
• Understanding of inventory management, supply chain, or ERP systems is a strong plus.
• Experience with data analytics or business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is advantageous.Soft skills :
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills for remote collaboration across time zones.
• Ability to lead by example, mentor others, and thrive in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Ability to deliver on deadlines and self manageTechnology stack
• Backend : Ruby on Rails, Ruby
• Database : MySQL
• Cloud : Linode, GCP and AWS (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS)
• Self motivatedCircumstances
• Collaborative, inclusive team culture with regular virtual meetups.
• Flexibility to travel within South Africa from time-to-time for team or company get-togethers.
• The company will provide the hardware necessary to perform this role (including UPS power).
• As this is a remote role, youll need access to stable, secure, high-speed fixed-line internet connectivity (The company provides a subsidy towards internet subscription costs).