Senior Ruby on Rails Developer (Remote) – Educational Analytics Platform

Posted 4 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

Experienced Ruby on Rails engineer needed to design, build, and maintain features for a machine-learning-powered student performance tracking platform used by 300+ schools. Focus on reliable, scalable backend work that helps identify when students fall below their potential so schools can provide timely support. What you’ll do Design, build, and maintain clean, efficient, reusable Ruby/Rails code Maintain high code quality, organization, and automation Identify bottlenecks/bugs and implement solid solutions Integrate front-end elements with server-side logic and data storage (PostgreSQL, Redis/Memcached, etc.) Key requirements Strong Ruby on Rails (5+) experience with deep knowledge of the language (object model, threads/GIL, metaprogramming, built-in modules) Solid TDD/BDD practices and testing stack (RSpec, Capybara, FactoryBot, etc.) Strong Active Record, OOP (SOLID, GRASP/POODR), PostgreSQL, Git, Linux, security, and networking fundamentals Experience with Docker and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) Fully remote role. Ideal for an independent senior engineer who enjoys high-impact work on meaningful education software.

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 3-6 months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • $25.00

    -

    $47.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Ruby
Ruby on Rails
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
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  • Invites sent:
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About the client
Member since Jul 25, 2026
  • USA
    Decatur6:35 AM
  • $106 total spent
    1 hire, 0 active
  • 2 hours

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