Ruby on Rails Architect-6+ Months Contract-Remote opportunity-Direct Customer
Posted 5 days ago by 1750327077
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The role of Ruby on Rails Architect involves leading software development efforts for a direct client, focusing on designing scalable systems and transitioning to microservices architectures. The position requires extensive experience in Ruby on Rails and AWS Cloud services, along with strong communication skills for guiding distributed teams. This is a remote contract opportunity lasting over six months. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a Master's preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement scalable, fault-tolerant, and distributed systems.
- Transition existing systems from monolithic to microservices architectures.
- Lead and guide distributed engineering teams across time zones.
- Optimize relational databases for performance and scalability.
- Apply AI/ML concepts for product innovation and operational efficiency.
- Utilize AWS Cloud services effectively in software development.
- Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Balance strategic architectural thinking with hands-on implementation.
Key Skills:
- 10+ years of software development experience, with 5+ years in an architect role.
- Deep expertise in Ruby on Rails and its architecture.
- Experience with AWS Cloud services (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, etc.).
- Understanding of AI/ML concepts in software development.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Strong database design and optimization skills (e.g., MySQL).
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; Master's preferred.
Salary (Rate): £160,000 yearly
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Greetings from Accion Labs,
Our direct Client is looking for Ruby on Rails Architect-6+ Months Contract-Remote opportunity-Direct Customer
Required Skills:
10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 5+ years in a dedicated Software Architect or Principal Engineer role, preferably within a B2B (or B2B2C) SaaS environment.
Deep expertise in Ruby on Rails, with a strong understanding of its architecture, performance considerations, and common patterns.
Proven experience designing and implementing highly scalable, fault-tolerant, and distributed systems, specifically transitioning from monolithic to microservices architectures.
Extensive hands-on experience with AWS Cloud services, including but not limited to EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, SQS/SNS, RDS, S3, and CloudWatch.
Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and their application in software development, with a keen interest in leveraging AI for product innovation and operational efficiency.
Experience leading and guiding distributed engineering teams, demonstrating exceptional communication, collaboration, and influencing skills across time zones.
Proficiency in designing and optimizing relational databases (e.g., MySQL) for high-performance and scalability.
Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile/Scrum), DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
Ability to balance strategic architectural thinking with practical, hands-on implementation and problem-solving.
Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Master s degree preferred.
Education:
Bachelor s degree in computer science, information Systems, or related discipline.
This role is open to W2 or those seeking Corp-Corp employment.
The salary range for this role is 140-160 k/annum or Corp-Corp rates please contact the recruiter.
In addition to other benefits, Accion Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package, with Accion covering 65% of the medical, dental, and Vision Premiums for employees, their spouses, and dependent children enrolling in the Accion-provided plans.