Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer

Posted 5 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in Seattle, WA, USA
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Software • Consulting
The Role
Hands-on senior engineer responsible for maintaining and improving a mature Ruby on Rails application hosted on Heroku. The role focuses on refactoring legacy logic, resolving production issues, reducing technical debt, improving stability and maintainability, and delivering safe, well-tested changes. The engineer will collaborate with distributed teammates, unblock development progress, and quickly contribute to critical areas of the codebase.
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Company Description

EXIT83, a leader in custom software development and AI innovation, delivers advanced software solutions for strategic, growth-focused initiatives. Positioned at the nexus of business and technology, our presence spans 12 countries, reflecting our global commitment to delivering cutting-edge technologies. With nearly 20 years of experience, we offer our expertise to a diverse clientele, from Fortune 500 companies, major government contractors to startups. Our team, which includes former Microsoft engineers, brings deep experience in development, strategy, and systems integration.  At EXIT83, we're more than participants in the technology sector; we're driving its evolution, ensuring every project we undertake is a step towards a more innovative future.

    Job Description

    We’re looking for a senior Ruby on Rails engineer in LATAM to support a high-priority Rails application. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working in established codebases, solving real production problems, and making meaningful improvements that the team will feel immediately.

    You’ll be trusted to jump in quickly, bring calm and clarity to complex Rails logic, and help stabilize and improve critical parts of the system.

    What You’ll Do

    • Work hands-on in a mature Ruby on Rails application running on Heroku

    • Improve and refactor existing Rails logic to increase stability and maintainability

    • Tackle high-impact technical challenges that are slowing the team down

    • Help reduce technical debt in critical areas of the codebase

    • Collaborate closely with existing engineers to unblock progress

    • Make safe, well-tested changes with production reliability in mind

    Qualifications

    • 8–10+ years of professional experience working with Ruby on Rails
    • Strong experience in large, mature, or legacy Rails applications

    • Deep understanding of Rails conventions, ActiveRecord, and common Rails patterns

    • Confident debugging and problem-solving skills in real-world codebases

    • Experience deploying or supporting Rails apps on Heroku

    • Ability to ramp up quickly and start delivering meaningful impact quickly

    • Clear, thoughtful communicator who works well with distributed teams

    Additional Information

    How You’ll Be Successful

    • Passion for Impact: Understand how your work contributes to innovation, operational excellence, and client success.
    • Challenge the Expected: Approach problems with curiosity and creativity, learning from experimentation and driving smarter solutions.
    • Integrity and Respect: Lead with empathy, listen actively, and take responsibility for outcomes.
    • Commitment to Quality: Set and uphold high standards; seek feedback and continuous improvement.
    • Collaborative Mindset: Build strong partnerships, share knowledge, and contribute to shared goals.
    • Customer-Centered Thinking: Listen deeply, understand needs, and translate them into meaningful business outcomes.

    Skills Required

    • 8-10+ years of professional Ruby on Rails experience
    • Strong experience with large, mature, or legacy Rails applications
    • Deep understanding of Rails conventions, ActiveRecord, and common Rails patterns
    • Confident debugging and problem-solving skills in real-world codebases
    • Experience deploying or supporting Rails applications on Heroku
    • Ability to ramp up quickly and deliver meaningful impact
    • Clear, thoughtful communication and ability to work with distributed teams
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    The Company
    HQ: Seattle, WA
    17 Employees
    Year Founded: 2007

    What We Do

    Since 2007, EXIT83 Consulting has been assisting companies with Website Development, Software Architecture, Mobile Application Development, Business Analysis and Fundraising, Agile Training and Recruiting. Our expertise consists of: ● Building companies from scratch ● Hiring and cultivating smart people ● Developing and executing on a business plan ● Product vision ● Shipping products ● Creating monetization strategies ● Leading engineering teams focused on both mobile and cloud based solutions ● Managing a P/L ● Raising capital ● Business development ● Executing on a sales plan ● Managing ambiguity and risk

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