Ruby on Rails Developer

Are you a skilled Ruby on Rails developer looking for a dynamic role where you can make a real impact? Join our team to build cutting-edge APIs and collaborate with talented professionals in an Agile environment. Apply now to take your career to the next level!

About Sharesource:

We are a social enterprise dedicated to connecting global opportunities with talented individuals. Currently, we serve Australian clients and aim to empower businesses to thrive by accessing the talent they need worldwide. Our mission is to support individuals in achieving success in their careers while fostering a company culture that embodies our values.

https://www.sharesource.com.au/

What are we looking for?

As a Ruby on Rails Developer, you will be responsible for building robust and scalable APIs with a single-page application JavaScript frontend. You will collaborate closely with the Product and UX teams to scope new features, contribute to the engineering roadmap, and manage multiple projects across the business simultaneously.

What are you expected to do?

Development and Integration:

• Build and maintain Ruby on Rails APIs.
• Develop single-page applications using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Ensure scalable API integrations to enhance platform functionality.

Feature Scoping and Planning:

• Collaborate with the Product and UX teams to scope and define new features.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.

Engineering Roadmap:

• Contribute to the long-term engineering roadmap.
• Provide technical insights and recommendations for future platform improvements.

Project Management:

• Manage and prioritize multiple projects across different business units.
• Ensure timely delivery of projects while maintaining high-quality standards.

You’ll be a great fit if:

• Minimum of 5 years of commercial Ruby/Rails experience and experience with JavaScript frameworks, including ReactJS, BackboneJS, and NodeJS.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related IT discipline.
• Experience with the following technology stack:

Mobile: Kotlin / Swift /Flutter

Tooling:Datadog ,Docker,Terraform,OpsGenie

Backend: Ruby on Rails,Sidekiq, GraphQL,REST APIs

Infrastructure:AWS, MySQL RDS (Aurora),Kubernetes,Redis,Memcached

Third Parties:Twilio,Stripe,Sendgrid,Firebase

• Experience in performance optimizations, such as caching and asset CDNs.
• Strong Agile methodology skills, including iterating through user stories and applying Test Driven Development (TDD) techniques.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Proven experience in building and scaling APIs.
• Proficient with Git version control.
• Experience working with Elasticsearch.
• Knowledge of merchant gateways.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Here are the benefits of joining our team:

• Competitive salary and professional development
• Collaborative client partnerships and a fun, inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for leadership, expertise, and global client exposure
• Monthly coaching, training, and career development
• Remote work flexibility
• Engage in social impact activities and industry impact
• Achieve work-life balance and flexibility to support personal commitments
• Benefit package such as: 15 annual leave days/year, 13 months of salary, insurance based on full salary