Ruby Engineer at High-growth digital media platform

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Ruby Engineer

Company Description: High-growth digital media platform

Job Description:
You will lead the technical evolution of a high-traffic job board application focusing on migrating to Rails 7 and optimizing search performance. This role is essential for refactoring legacy components into modern service objects while implementing robust features for payment processing and user management within a fast-paced scale-up environment.

Location: Remote

Why this role is remarkable:

• Impact the architecture of a high-traffic platform by leading the transition from legacy code to modern Rails patterns.

• Join a well-funded growth-stage company backed by top-tier VCs with a clear roadmap for international expansion.

• Work with a modern tech stack including Hotwire Turbo and Stimulus while solving complex database and performance challenges.

What you will do:

• Maintain and enhance a Rails 6.1 application while executing a strategic migration to Rails 7.x.

• Refactor large models and controllers into maintainable service objects to reduce technical debt and improve separation of concerns.

• Optimize database queries and background processing using PostgreSQL and GoodJob to eliminate performance bottlenecks.

The ideal candidate:

• 5 years of professional Ruby on Rails experience with deep proficiency in Ruby 3.x and modern Rails 6/7 patterns.

• Extensive experience with front-end technologies like Hotwire and responsive web design using Bootstrap.

• Proven track record in refactoring legacy codebases optimizing database performance and achieving high test coverage standards.

Who are Jack & Jill
Ok Ill go first. Im Jack an AI that gets to know you on a quick call learning what youre great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up supporting you with applications interview prep and moral support.

And Im Jill an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who theyre looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jacks network making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.

Next steps
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Step 3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions.
Step 4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role.
Step 5. If Jill thinks youre a great fit and her client wants to meet you they will make the introduction.
Step 6. If not Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free.

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