Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer

Summary

We are looking for a remote Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer with strong knowledge in application backend development to join our development team. This is a long-term full-time (40 hrs/wk) contract role.

What You’ll Do:

• Communicate with the Engineering Manager and with frontend developers to establish priorities and plan the application roadmap.
• Suggest performance improvements and provide assistance with application architecture design.
• Point out potential performance problems and suggest fixes.
• Develop new web services with Ruby on Rails.

What You Should Have:

• 4+ years of experience with Ruby on Rails applications (mandatory).
• Knowledge of JavaScript, and Postgres or MySQL.
• Experience with unit testing (rspec, Jest, etc.) and background workers (Sidekiq).
• Experience working from design docs/specifications and frameworks.
• Knowledge of Vue.js, React, Solr, service workers architecture, and advanced SQL (nice to have).

We're hiring people based in one of the following countries: the United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Portugal, Romania, or Poland.

Why You Should Apply: 

Please let us know if you prefer to be hired as a contractor or employee (EOR).

Competitive Compensation

• Contractor Rate: Between USD 40/hour and USD 50/hour (approx. USD 6-8k/month). Contractors are paid based on the hours worked.
• Employee Salary: Competitive base salary, depending on your location, well above the local average, plus benefits.

Exciting Perks for Contractors

• Career Growth Opportunities: We invest in the professional growth of all our team members. You'll receive plenty of support from your Team Lead and recognition for your hard work.
• Work Flexibility: As a contractor, you have the freedom to choose when and how you work, allowing for optimal work-life balance.
• Full-time Commitment: Expected 40 hours/week commitment, with the flexibility to adjust your work hours.
• No Employment Benefits: Contractors do not receive PTO or other employment standards benefits, but the pay is competitive, and the growth opportunities are abundant!

Incredible Perks for Employees

• Health Insurance & Pension Benefits: These benefits are fully aligned with your country's labor laws and requirements. You may also expect additional private health insurance coverage in some of these countries.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Employees receive an attractive PTO package, national holidays in their country, and sick leave support.
• Annual Salary Reviews: Regular pay increases based on performance and achievements.

Freedom & Flexibility

• Fully Remote Position: Work from anywhere in Portugal, Poland, Romania, Brazil, or Argentina. Enjoy the benefits of a remote-first environment with an empowering culture focused on delivering results.
• Flexible Hours: Employees and contractors alike enjoy the flexibility to set their own schedules within reason, promoting a great work-life balance.

Unforgettable Retreats

• Celebrate Success Together: Join us at unforgettable annual retreats in stunning destinations. Our team has gathered in places like the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Ibiza, Spain. Where will we go next?

Be Part of Our Mission

• Empower the Future of Work: As a part of our team, you’ll be at the forefront of redefining work for a global, distributed workforce.
• Proven Track Record: We've seen incredible growth and are ready to accelerate even further, with the added boost of new investment.
• The Best is Yet to Come: You’ll be joining a company with its most exciting years ahead. Your contributions will shape the future of our business and the work landscape worldwide.