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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Full Stack Ruby on Rails Engineer - **Company:** SmartFinancial, Inc. - **Location:** Newport Beach, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Github, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Node.Js, Object-Relational Mapping, Ruby on Rails, Requirements Management, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, ReactJS, System Availability, Backend, Git, Vue.js, AngularJS, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Front End Software Development, Api Design - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-full-stack-ruby-on-rails-engineer-newport-beach-ca--6af55e5f-dfe3-4009-801c-e59d83105870 ## About the Role * 6-10 years of professional experience building production applications with Ruby on Rails. * Strong hands-on experience designing and scaling complex, distributed web systems. * Strong backend/ API architecture experience and experience with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Vue, Angular). * Familiarity with Node.js for supporting services, tooling, or integrations. * Deep experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and data modeling best practices. * Strong proficiency with Git and GitHub, including advanced branching, code review, and collaboration workflows. * Experience working with AWS or comparable cloud platforms. * Solid understanding of agile development methodologies; SAFe experience is a plus. * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment strategies. * Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment and take ownership of complex technical initiatives. * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)., Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), AngularJS, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Best Practices, CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Data Modeling, Database Administration, Distributed Computing, Diversity, Ecosystems, Git, GitHub, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), High Availability Software, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Insurance, Internet Application, JavaScript Frameworks, Leading Edge Technology, Machine Tool, Mentoring, MySQL, Node.js, Object Relational Mapping (ORM), PostgreSQL, Product Design, React.js, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Requirements Management, Ruby on Rails, Systems Scalability, Team Player, Technical Leadership, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vue.js ## Description We're seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Ruby on Rails Engineer to help build, evolve, and scale the core systems that power our agent-facing, carrier-facing, and internal platforms.This is a hands-on, senior-level role for an engineer who enjoys working across the full stack, contributing to architectural decisions, and partnering closely with product and business stakeholders. Annual salary range: $150,000-$170,000. What You'll Do * Lead the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of scalable, high-availability web applications using Ruby on Rails across agent-facing and carrier-facing systems. * Contribute to architectural decisions that support platform scalability, performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability. * Build and maintain intuitive, performant front-end experiences using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular), along with HTML and CSS. * Design, optimize, and manage relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL), leveraging ORM frameworks and performance best practices. * Partner closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements and deliver impactful features. * Mentor and support other engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing. * Champion best practices in code quality, testing, security, observability, and system scalability. * Build and maintain cloud infrastructure and services using AWS, ensuring reliability and cost efficiency. * Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, improving deployment speed, safety, and developer experience. * Participate actively in agile ceremonies and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, iterative environment. ## Related Videos - [Fireside Chat with David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/980-fireside-chat-with-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Build and Deploy a Fullstack App with Open Source Tooling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/775-build-and-deploy-a-fullstack-app-with-open-source-tooling) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 139 - Soft and hard queries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/487-dev-digest-139-soft-and-hard-queries) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)