Senior Ruby on Rails Developer

Paved is a bootstrapped, profitable, remote-first team empowering publishers to monetize their knowledge while connecting advertisers with target audiences.
$52,000 - $78,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Ruby on Rails Developer

Paved is seeking a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer to join their bootstrapped, profitable, remote-first team. As one of the first 20 employees, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on both brand and revenue, with the company positioned to triple or quadruple revenue in the coming years.

The role involves developing and maintaining efficient Rails code, working with APIs handling billions of monthly requests, and solving complex, high-level problems. You'll be responsible for enhancing backend systems, implementing robust services, and ensuring platform performance and scalability.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of Ruby on Rails experience, strong backend development expertise, and familiarity with React. You should excel at automated testing, database optimization (PostgreSQL), and cloud computing platforms. Strong communication skills are essential for working with a distributed team.

Paved offers an attractive benefits package including unlimited PTO, company breaks during winter and summer, comprehensive healthcare, and equity options. The company provides $1000/year for professional development and necessary equipment. The remote-first culture emphasizes flexibility, autonomy, and impactful work.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior developer who wants to work on meaningful projects at scale, contribute to a growing platform, and be part of a team that values both technical excellence and work-life balance. You'll play a crucial role in building systems that empower publishers and advertisers while working with modern technologies in a supportive, remote environment.

Last updated 14 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Ruby on Rails Developer

  • Developing and maintaining efficient, reusable, and reliable Rails code to support our backend architecture
  • Identifying and resolving bottlenecks and bugs to ensure the platform's performance, quality, and responsiveness
  • Collaborating with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
  • Implementing a robust set of services and APIs to power the web application
  • Working with the team to define feature requirements and prioritize tasks based on platform goals
  • Continuously optimizing the application for maximum speed and scalability

Requirements For Senior Ruby on Rails Developer

Ruby
React
PostgreSQL
  • 5+ years of experience as a professional Ruby on Rails developer
  • Demonstrated expertise in backend development with an outstanding portfolio of Ruby on Rails projects
  • Familiarity with React, with a strong focus on backend development
  • Proficiency in implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
  • Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work with a distributed team
  • Proactive and detail-oriented, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience in database design and optimization, preferably PostgreSQL
  • Knowledge of cloud computing platforms, such as Heroku or AWS

Benefits For Senior Ruby on Rails Developer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Education Budget
Equity
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Winter Company Break (Christmas-NY)
  • Summer Break (Week of July 4)
  • Public Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • 100% remote company
  • Company Equipment (laptop)
  • Stock Option
  • $1000/year for courses and training
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

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