Ruby on Rails Developer - 6 Months Contract - 100% Remote - Direct Client
Posted 4 days ago by 1750772426
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: We are seeking a Ruby on Rails Developer for a 6-month remote contract to support and maintain legacy web portals. The role demands expertise in the Rails framework, with a focus on troubleshooting and enhancing existing codebases. The ideal candidate should be adept at working independently and applying best practices in legacy environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and support multiple Ruby on Rails legacy applications
- Troubleshoot issues, apply patches, and implement performance improvements
- Monitor system health and respond to production issues as needed
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and prioritize enhancements
- Update documentation to reflect changes and maintain institutional knowledge
- Ensure code quality and system stability while working within the constraints of older architectures
Key Skills:
- 5+ years of experience with Ruby on Rails in a production environment
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with legacy Rails versions and upgrade considerations
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple applications
- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD workflows, and basic DevOps practices is a plus
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Ruby on Rails Developer
Duration: 6 Months Contract
Location: 100% Remote
Job Summary: We are looking for a skilled Ruby on Rails developer to support and maintain several legacy web portals. This role requires a strong understanding of the Rails framework, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot, enhance, and stabilize mature codebases. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, navigating older systems, and applying best practices to legacy environments.
- Job description :
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and support multiple Ruby on Rails legacy applications
Troubleshoot issues, apply patches, and implement performance improvements
Monitor system health and respond to production issues as needed
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and prioritize enhancements
Update documentation to reflect changes and maintain institutional knowledge
Ensure code quality and system stability while working within the constraints of older architectures
Qualifications:
5+ years of experience with Ruby on Rails in a production environment
Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with legacy Rails versions and upgrade considerations
Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
Ability to work independently and manage multiple applications
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD workflows, and basic DevOps practices is a plus