Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer - Fully Remote

SOWELO CONSULTING; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 1 387 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to develop and optimize applications. You will collaborate with product managers and engineers, overseeing infrastructure and database management, while leveraging modern development tools. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Ruby on Rails, proficiency in JavaScript, and a strong focus on code quality. Competitive salary and a remote-friendly work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary (80000 USD per year)

Flexible work environment (100% remote‑friendly)

Unlimited PTO

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Full Stack Engineer with strong Ruby on Rails expertise.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (jQuery, Stimulus).
• Experience in database management, particularly MySQL or AWS.
• Hands-on experience with Heroku and AWS services.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable, high-quality web applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Work with cross-functional teams to design and develop new features.
• Maintain and optimize the frontend with JavaScript frameworks.
• Contribute to managing AWS Aurora for MySQL databases.

Skills

Ruby on Rails expertise

JavaScript (jQuery, Stimulus)

Database management (MySQL or AWS)

CI/CD pipelines

Problem-solving

Tools

Heroku

AWS services

GitHub workflows

Terraform

Job description

Join our team as a Senior 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

• 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: Oversee 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, maintain, and enforce code quality and security standards, using tools like Brakeman and Dependabot.
• Deployment Process: Drive deployment with robust CI/CD practices, including automated testing and pull request reviews.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance to junior engineers and participate in code reviews.
• Leverage modern development tools and AI-assisted coding practices to accelerate feature delivery while maintaining code quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Full Stack Engineer with strong 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).
• Proven 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

• Competitive salary (80000 USD per year)
• Flexible work environment (100% remote‑friendly)
• Unlimited PTO

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