Job Description

Ruby on Rails Developer
First Point Group South Africa (Remote)
Are you a Full Stack Engineer with a passion for creating high-quality, scalable applications? We're searching for a skilled engineer to join a leading software provider focused on advancing technology for the automotive industry. This is an exciting opportunity to work remotely on an innovative product used by dealerships to drive efficiency and enhance customer relationships.
Position Overview
In this role, you'll lead the development, maintenance, and optimization of a sophisticated B2B application, contributing to its ongoing scalability and security. You'll collaborate closely with a talented team of product managers, designers, and engineers, focusing on expanding features and refining the platform's overall architecture.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a scalable, high-quality web application using Ruby on Rails.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and launch new features across web and mobile platforms.

• Optimize frontend performance, leveraging JavaScript frameworks like Turbo and Stimulus.

• Integrate third-party services, including Twilio, SendGrid, and Stripe.

• Maintain infrastructure hosted on Heroku and AWS, ensuring stability, security, and scalability.

• Manage AWS Aurora databases for efficient data access and reliability.

• Enforce code quality and security standards, using tools like Brakeman and Dependabot.

• Champion CI/CD processes, including automated testing and robust deployment.

• Mentor junior engineers and participate in code reviews to maintain quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Full Stack Engineer, with strong expertise in Ruby on Rails.

• Proficiency in JavaScript (jQuery, Stimulus) and frontend development.

• Experience with database management, particularly MySQL or AWS.

• Hands-on experience with Heroku, AWS services, and infrastructure as code (Terraform).

• Proven experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and GitHub workflows.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team.

• High attention to detail in maintaining code quality and security standards.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with third-party integrations (Twilio, SendGrid, Stripe, etc.).

• Familiarity with Airbrake, NewRelic, search technologies like ElasticSearch, and caching (Redis, Memcached).

• Knowledge of responsive design principles and mobile web app development.

• Background in Dealer Management Systems (DMS) integrations or vehicle data processing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment

• Opportunities for professional development and learning

Skills Required