Ruby on Rails Developer - 6 Months Contract - 100% Remote - Direct Client

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

ruby
rails

Job Details

Job Title: Ruby on Rails Developer

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Location: 100% Remote

Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled Ruby on Rails developer to support and maintain several legacy web portals. This role requires a strong understanding of the Rails framework, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot, enhance, and stabilize mature codebases. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, navigating older systems, and applying best practices to legacy environments.

      Job description :

Key Responsibilities:

      • Maintain and support multiple Ruby on Rails legacy applications

      • Troubleshoot issues, apply patches, and implement performance improvements

      • Monitor system health and respond to production issues as needed

      • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and prioritize enhancements

      • Update documentation to reflect changes and maintain institutional knowledge

      • Ensure code quality and system stability while working within the constraints of older architectures

Qualifications:

    • 5+ years of experience with Ruby on Rails in a production environment

    • Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

    • Familiarity with legacy Rails versions and upgrade considerations

    • Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)

    • Ability to work independently and manage multiple applications

    • Familiarity with Git, CI/CD workflows, and basic DevOps practices is a plus

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