Ruby on Rails Developer

Job description

Xfive is looking for a talented Ruby on Rails Developer to join our crew. 

Job Summary 

We’re looking for a mid/senior-level Ruby on Rails Developer who’s ready to go beyond just writing code. In this role, you’ll have a chance to collaborate directly with clients. 

What do we offer 

We’re all about building a team where you can thrive and do your best work. Here’s what you’ll love about working with us:

• Freelance opportunity: Enjoy the freedom of working on a freelance contract; earn between 25 and 35 USD per hour, depending on your experience and expertise.
• Room to grow: We’ll support you in learning new skills and advancing in your career.
• Make an impact: Your ideas and work will directly influence the company’s direction and help drive meaningful change.
• Diverse projects: Tackle interesting work from startups, agencies, and companies in the US, UK, and Australia.
• Work your way: You can choose to work from the comfort of your home, your favorite coffee shop, or our Cracow office (with a nice parking space).
• Set your schedule: Work hours that suit you best, as long as there’s some overlap with the team and client. 
• Transparency: We’re open and honest about the company’s decisions, direction, and overall condition, so you’ll always know where things stand.
• We’ve got your back: Our team is always there to help each other out. Whether it’s solving a tricky problem or brainstorming ideas, you’ll never feel stuck and left alone.
• Great vibes: Work with open-minded, fun, and collaborative people who know how to keep things light.
• Stay connected: Enjoy social events that bring everyone together- both online and in-person.

Job Requirements

• At least 4 years of hands-on experience as a RoR Developer
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English (at least B2 level) and the ability to communicate directly with clients during online meetings.
• Verbal and written communication skills in Polish (at least B1 level) 
• Experience in integrating applications with third-party APIs
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles
• Medium/advanced relational databases design knowledge
• Ability to write unit, integration, and other tests
• Extensive Git knowledge
• Availability of at least 20 hours a week 

Bonus if you have:

• Knowledge about the security of web applications
• TDD/BDD experience
• Knowledge of performance optimization of applications
• Familiarity with AWS, Google Cloud
• Familiarity with platforms like Heroku, Vercel
• Familiarity with Gitlab CI or other CI systems
• Experience in working with React or NextJS
• Experience with NodeJS
• Basic knowledge of Linux system administration and project deployment
• Experience with ElasticSearch