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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Remote Ruby on Rails Developer (AI Focused) USA - **Company:** RemoteStar - **Location:** Norwich, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Application Integration Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Ruby on Rails, Software Deployment, Data Streaming, Cloud Platform System, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Model Validation, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, HuggingFace, Data Analytics, Machine Learning Operations, Stream Processing, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** June 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/remote-ruby-on-rails-developer-ai-focused-usa-norwich-norfolk/2837991306-2/ ## About the Role 3+ years of experience as a software engineer in a SaaS or cloud-based environment Strong backend engineering experience (RoR and/or Golang preferred) Experience integrating APIs and working within distributed systems Hands-on experience with AI/ML tools (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face, or similar) Experience building or integrating AI-powered features into applications (not just experimentation) Strong understanding of data flow, system design, and performance optimization Experience with relational databases (SQL Server or similar) Familiarity with microservices architecture, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines Experience deploying applications in Azure or similar cloud environments Strong problem-solving skills with ability to work in ambiguous, fast-moving environments Builder mindset-someone who can take an idea and turn it into a working feature quickly Pragmatic approach to AI (focus on value, not hype) Ability to work independently in a contract environment while collaborating closely with internal teams Strong communication skills and ability to explain AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders Preferred Experience with prompt engineering, embeddings, or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) Exposure to model evaluation, fine-tuning, or AI performance monitoring Experience with event-driven architectures or real-time data processing Background in energy, fintech, or other complex data-driven industries ## Description Design and implement AI-powered features within the platform (e.g., automation, recommendations, copilots) Integrate LLMs and/or ML models into existing services and workflows Evaluate, select, and optimize AI tools, APIs, and frameworks for production use Collaborate with Product to translate business problems into AI-driven solutions Build and maintain scalable backend services to support AI functionality Profile, test, and optimize performance of AI-integrated systems Ensure reliability, security, and cost-efficiency of AI components in production Contribute to architecture decisions around AI integration and system design Partner with engineering teams to embed AI into existing applications without degrading ## Related Videos - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Instant KAI Sandboxes with vCluster: Multi-Tenant, Multi-Scheduler GPU Sharing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100333-instant-kai-sandboxes-with-vcluster-multi-tenant-multi-scheduler-gpu-sharing) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [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) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 137 - AI'm not sure about this](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/485-dev-digest-137-ai-m-not-sure-about-this)