Ruby On Rails Developer

Role & responsibilities

Mallow Technologies is a custom software development company with strong expertise across the latest web and mobile development domains. We take pride in delivering high-quality, scalable applications built to meet diverse client needs. At Mallow, we dont just build products we help transform ideas into impactful digital solutions.

Our Ruby on Rails team consistently strives for excellence, contributing to a wide range of complex and business-critical projects. We are seeking a highly skilled Ruby on Rails developer with 2+ years of experience to join our growing engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and Develop: Design, build, and maintain high-quality, efficient, and reusable Ruby on Rails code for new features and existing applications.

API Development: Develop and maintain robust RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless integration with various front-end frameworks and third-party services.

Code Excellence: Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code adhering to established coding standards and best practices.

Performance Optimization: Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring optimal application speed, scalability, and responsiveness.

Collaborative Development: Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver effective solutions.

Testing and Quality Assurance: Maintain and enhance comprehensive test coverage using RSpec, Minitest, or similar testing frameworks to ensure application reliability and stability.

Production Support: Debug, analyze, and resolve technical issues reported in production and staging environments promptly and effectively.

Continuous Improvement: Participate in code reviews, contribute to architectural discussions, and continuously seek opportunities to improve development processes and tools.

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications

• RoR Expertise: Strong command of the Ruby on Rails framework, including MVC architecture, ActiveRecord, routing, and RESTful API design principles.
• Database Proficiency: Solid experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, including schema design, query optimization, data migration, and database performance improvements.
• Version Control: Proficient in using Git and applying best practices for branching, merging, and collaborative development.
• Background Processing: Practical experience with background job processing tools like Sidekiq, Delayeduob, or Resque.
• Testing Acumen: Demonstrated experience in writing comprehensive unit, integration, and functional tests using RSpec or Minitest.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues and performance bottlenecks in web applications.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.

Good-to-Have Skills & Experience

• Front-End Familiarity: Basic understanding of front-end technologies including Hotwire, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular).
• Cloud Deployment: Experience with cloud platforms and deployment workflows such as AWS, Heroku, or DigitalOcean.
• DevOps Exposure: Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principles.
• Agile Methodology: Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Al Tooling: Familiarity with leveraging Al tools to enhance productivity and problem-solving.
• Client Communication: Proven ability to communicate directly with clients to clarify requirements, provide updates, and drive project completion.
• Ownership: Take ownership of features from concept to delivery and actively support team development through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing.