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Exit83

Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer

Exit83 Colombia

Software Development · 51-200 employees

20 h ago
Remote rails Principal (10+ yrs) Contractor Colombia
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About the role

You will work hands-on in a mature Ruby on Rails application to improve stability, maintainability, and performance. This role involves refactoring existing logic, reducing technical debt, and collaborating with distributed teams to solve production challenges.

What they look for

Ruby on Rails ActiveRecord Heroku Software Development Systems Integration Technical Debt Reduction Debugging Refactoring Production Reliability Distributed Teams Legacy Codebases Problem Solving

Requirements

Candidates must have 8-10+ years of professional experience with Ruby on Rails, specifically in large or legacy codebases. Strong proficiency in Rails conventions, ActiveRecord, and deploying applications on Heroku is required.

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Company Description

EXIT83, a leader in custom software development and AI innovation, delivers advanced software solutions for strategic, growth-focused initiatives. Positioned at the nexus of business and technology, our presence spans 12 countries, reflecting our global commitment to delivering cutting-edge technologies. With nearly 20 years of experience, we offer our expertise to a diverse clientele, from Fortune 500 companies, major government contractors to startups. Our team, which includes former Microsoft engineers, brings deep experience in development, strategy, and systems integration.  At EXIT83, we're more than participants in the technology sector; we're driving its evolution, ensuring every project we undertake is a step towards a more innovative future.

Job Description

We’re looking for a senior Ruby on Rails engineer in LATAM to support a high-priority Rails application. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working in established codebases, solving real production problems, and making meaningful improvements that the team will feel immediately.

You’ll be trusted to jump in quickly, bring calm and clarity to complex Rails logic, and help stabilize and improve critical parts of the system.

What You’ll Do

  • Work hands-on in a mature Ruby on Rails application running on Heroku
  • Improve and refactor existing Rails logic to increase stability and maintainability
  • Tackle high-impact technical challenges that are slowing the team down
  • Help reduce technical debt in critical areas of the codebase
  • Collaborate closely with existing engineers to unblock progress
  • Make safe, well-tested changes with production reliability in mind

Qualifications

  • 8–10+ years of professional experience working with Ruby on Rails
  • Strong experience in large, mature, or legacy Rails applications
  • Deep understanding of Rails conventions, ActiveRecord, and common Rails patterns
  • Confident debugging and problem-solving skills in real-world codebases
  • Experience deploying or supporting Rails apps on Heroku
  • Ability to ramp up quickly and start delivering meaningful impact quickly
  • Clear, thoughtful communicator who works well with distributed teams

Additional Information

How You’ll Be Successful

  • Passion for Impact: Understand how your work contributes to innovation, operational excellence, and client success.
  • Challenge the Expected: Approach problems with curiosity and creativity, learning from experimentation and driving smarter solutions.
  • Integrity and Respect: Lead with empathy, listen actively, and take responsibility for outcomes.
  • Commitment to Quality: Set and uphold high standards; seek feedback and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborative Mindset: Build strong partnerships, share knowledge, and contribute to shared goals.
  • Customer-Centered Thinking: Listen deeply, understand needs, and translate them into meaningful business outcomes.

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