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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Ruby on Rails Developer - **Company:** Avenue Code - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Apple Mac Systems, Application Performance Management, Automation of Tests, Unix, Code Review, Linux, MySQL, Ruby on Rails, Ruby, Salesforce.Com, Web Applications, Enterprise Software Applications, Rspec, Git, Amazon Relational Database Service, Front End Software Development, Cloud Migration - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pfdyc3oniq ## About the Role * 5+ years of professional experience with Ruby on Rails. * Strong hands-on experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails. * Strong experience with RSpec and automated testing. * Professional experience with MySQL. * Strong knowledge of Git and modern source-control workflows. * Experience working in Unix-based environments, particularly Linux and/or macOS. * Hands-on experience with Ruby/Rails version upgrades and modernization initiatives. * Experience migrating applications, components, or services from other technologies or languages into Ruby on Rails. * Strong experience with application support, maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancement. * Hands-on experience with Action Cable. * Hands-on experience with Hotwire. * Strong professional English communication skills, both written and verbal. * Ability to work effectively in a structured, collaborative, and distributed engineering environment. Nice To Have Skills * Experience with AWS, particularly:EC2, RDS, S3, Secrets Manager * Experience with Salesforce integrations. * Strong JavaScript knowledge. * Experience with modern frontend technologies or frameworks. * Experience modernizing legacy enterprise applications. * Experience with TDD/BDD development practices. * Experience working with distributed or remote development teams. * Experience with real-time web applications and modern Rails frontend approaches. * Experience working in long-term product development environments. ## Description We are looking for a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer to join a highly collaborative, long-term engineering team focused on product development, modernization, maintenance, and continuous improvement. This is a fully remote, nearshore opportunity working closely with a Canada-based team, with mandatory overlap during Eastern Time (ET) working hours. The ideal candidate is not only technically strong but also highly communicative, dependable, accountable, and comfortable working in a structured environment where collaboration, transparency, and task visibility are important. This position is intended to be a long-term engagement, so we are looking for someone interested in building deep knowledge of the platform, products, and business rather than treating the role as a short-term assignment., * Design, develop, maintain, and enhance applications using Ruby on Rails. * Support existing applications while contributing to modernization and continuous improvement initiatives. * Participate in Ruby/Rails version upgrades and application modernization projects. * Contribute to migrations of legacy applications, services, or components to Ruby on Rails. * Write reliable, maintainable, and well-tested code using RSpec and established testing practices. * Troubleshoot application issues and provide production support and maintenance. * Work with MySQL and contribute to application performance, reliability, and maintainability. * Develop and maintain real-time functionality using Action Cable and Hotwire. * Participate in code reviews, planning sessions, technical discussions, and decision-making. * Collaborate closely with developers, technical leads, product stakeholders, and other team members. * Proactively communicate progress, blockers, dependencies, and changes. * Take ownership of assigned work while remaining receptive to feedback and team direction. * Continuously learn the team's systems, processes, products, and business context. ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [Fireside Chat with David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/980-fireside-chat-with-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [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) - [Always on the Right Track with Rails with Eileen Uchitelle, Senior System Engineer at GitHub](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100358-always-on-the-right-track-with-rails-with-eileen-uchitelle-senior-system-engineer-at-github) - [Coffee with Developers - Robby Russell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/917-coffee-with-developers-robby-russell) ## Related Articles - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Frontend Developer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/233-frontend-developer-salary-in-the-uk)