Ruby on Rails Developer

Pavago
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🌍 Remote📍 South Africa📍 TELECOMMUTE

About this role

Ruby on Rails Developer – Rails, PostgreSQL, APIs & Sidekiq

Full-Time | Remote | U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Ruby on Rails Developer to build, maintain, and optimize scalable production web applications and APIs.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, background jobs, performance, and clean, well-tested code.

You’ll work with product and engineering teams to ship reliable features, improve application performance, and maintain systems built for scale.

What You’ll Own

Ruby on Rails Development

  • Build and maintain production Ruby on Rails applications
  • Develop backend services, business logic, and internal tools
  • Work with Ruby, Rails, ActiveRecord, and MVC architecture
  • Build reusable, maintainable services following Rails best practices
  • Integrate with front-end technologies such as Stimulus, React, or Vue.js

APIs & Integrations

  • Design and maintain RESTful APIs
  • Integrate third-party APIs, SaaS platforms, and payment systems
  • Build and maintain webhooks and background synchronization jobs
  • Implement authentication, authorization, and rate limiting

PostgreSQL & Background Jobs

  • Design and maintain PostgreSQL/MySQL schemas
  • Optimize SQL queries, indexes, and database performance
  • Build asynchronous workflows using Sidekiq/Resque
  • Work with Redis and caching strategies to improve performance

Testing & Code Quality

  • Write unit, integration, and system tests using RSpec, Minitest, or Capybara
  • Maintain clean, readable, and well-tested code
  • Participate in code reviews and CI/CD workflows
  • Help reduce technical debt and improve long-term maintainability

Performance, Security & Reliability

  • Troubleshoot production issues and performance bottlenecks
  • Improve API response times and background job performance
  • Follow secure development and OWASP best practices
  • Monitor application health using tools such as New Relic, Datadog, Honeybadger, or Rollbar

Requirements

  • 3+ years of professional Ruby on Rails development experience
  • Strong proficiency in Ruby, Rails, ActiveRecord, and MVC
  • Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL
  • Experience building and integrating REST APIs
  • Experience with Sidekiq or Resque
  • Familiarity with Redis, caching, and background processing
  • Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong understanding of scalable backend application development
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable working remotely during U.S. business hours

Nice to Have

  • React, Vue.js, or Stimulus experience
  • AWS, GCP, or Heroku deployment experience
  • SaaS, fintech, healthcare, or e-commerce background
  • Experience with Devise or OmniAuth
  • Experience optimizing high-traffic Rails applications

What Success Looks Like

  • Reliable, production-ready features shipped on time
  • Clean and maintainable Rails code
  • Strong automated test coverage
  • Improved API and database performance
  • Fewer production errors and reduced technical debt
  • Stable and scalable application performance

Why Join

  • Work on real-world production Rails applications
  • Hands-on ownership of backend systems and APIs
  • Exposure to Rails, PostgreSQL, Sidekiq, Redis, cloud infrastructure, and performance optimization
  • Opportunity to influence technical architecture
  • Fully remote environment
  • Growth path into Senior Rails Engineer, Backend Engineer, Tech Lead, or Platform Engineering

Interview Process

  1. Initial Phone Screen
  2. Spark Hire Intro Video
  3. Recruiter Interview
  4. Technical Assessment – Rails API + Tests
  5. Client Engineering Interview
  6. Offer & Background Verification

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If you’re an experienced Ruby on Rails Developer who enjoys building scalable APIs, optimizing PostgreSQL applications, and writing clean production-grade code, we’d love to hear from you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Ruby on Rails Developer position at Pavago?
The salary for this Ruby on Rails Developer role at Pavago is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Ruby on Rails Developer job at Pavago remote?
Yes, this Ruby on Rails Developer position at Pavago is remote, with team members based in South Africa, TELECOMMUTE. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
How do I apply for the Ruby on Rails Developer position at Pavago?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to Pavago's official application portal hosted on workable where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Ruby on Rails Developer job at Pavago posted?
This Ruby on Rails Developer position at Pavago was posted on Aug 12, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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