Ruby Software Engineer

SUMMARY:
Senior Ruby on Rails Software Engineer

POSITION INFO:
Role Description and Duties:

Development:
· Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails, focusing on performance, reliability, and security.
System Architecture:
· Contribute to the architecture of our cloud-based platform, ensuring it supports high availability and large-scale data processing for inventory management.
API Integration:
· Build and maintain RESTful APIs to integrate with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics) and other third-party services critical to inventory workflows.
Data Management:
· Optimize database performance (e.g., MySQL) and implement efficient queries to support real-time inventory analytics and reporting.
Code Quality:
· Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices (e.g., TDD, SOLID principles), and conduct code reviews to uphold team standards.
Mentorship:
· Guide and mentor peers, sharing expertise in Ruby on Rails, system design, and Agile practices.
Collaboration:
· Work closely with product managers, data analysts, and front-end developers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Innovation:
· Stay current with industry trends and propose new tools or techniques to enhance our platform (e.g., microservices, caching strategies).
Troubleshooting:
· Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, bugs, and technical debt in a production environment.
Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications & Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Preferred qualifications
· Experience integrating with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite, QuickBooks).
· Familiarity with microservices architecture and event-driven design.
· Contributions to open-source Ruby on Rails projects or a strong GitHub portfolio.
· Certifications in AWS, Ruby, or related technologies.
· Prior work in inventory management, logistics, or a related field.
· General Linux proficiency
Experience:
· 7+ years of software development experience, with at least 4 years focused on Ruby on Rails in a production environment.
· Proven track record as a Senior Engineer on a SaaS or data-intensive product.

Technical skills:
· Expert-level proficiency in Ruby on Rails (v5.x or higher) and Ruby programming.
· Strong experience with relational databases (MySQL preferred) and SQL optimization.
· Proficiency in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
· Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Heroku, Linode) and deployment tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
· Experience with background job processing (e.g., Sidekiq, Resque) and message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ).
· Knowledge of frontend technologies (e.g., JavaScript, React, or similar) for full stack contributions.
· Version control expertise with Git (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).
Domain knowledge:
· Understanding of inventory management, supply chain, or ERP systems is a strong plus.
· Experience with data analytics or business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is advantageous.
Soft skills:
· Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
· Strong communication skills for remote collaboration across time zones.
· Ability to lead by example, mentor others, and thrive in a fast-paced Agile environment.
· Ability to deliver on deadlines and self manage
Technology stack
· Backend: Ruby on Rails, Ruby
· Database: MySQL
· Frontend: JavaScript, Angular (or similar)
· Cloud: Linode, GCP and AWS (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS)
· Tools: Git, Docker, Sidekiq, RSpec, GitLab, Slack
· APIs: RESTful, OData, GraphQL (optional)
Personal qualities
· Fluent in English
· Self motivated
Circumstances
· Collaborative, inclusive team culture with regular virtual meetups.
· Flexibility to travel within South Africa from time-to-time for team or company get-togethers.
· The company will provide the hardware necessary to perform this role (including UPS power).
· As this is a remote role, you’ll need access to stable, secure, high-speed fixed-line internet connectivity (The company provides a subsidy towards internet subscription costs).