Remote Ruby on Rails API Developer
The Black List
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We’re seeking a back-end developer to assist with the buildout of a Ruby on Rails API-only application. Our ideal candidate has experience building products across the stack and a firm understanding of Ruby on Rails, APIs, and databases.Objectives
- Spin up a new Ruby on Rails API-only project that utilizes an existing database schema
- Develop REST API endpoints that will serve as the back-end for a newly built Next.js app
- Ensure application performance, uptime, and scale, maintaining high standards of code quality and thoughtful application design
- Write tests corresponding to the newly built endpoints
- Collaborate via Slack and weekly video calls
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working with Ruby and RoR
- Experience with hosting platforms like AWS, Heroku or DigitalOcean
- Knowledge of at least one MVC framework
- High level understanding of Next.js and React
- Excellent debugging and optimization skills
- Unit/integration testing experience
- Understanding Docker from a developer standpoint
- Work up to 20 hours per week
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