Ruby Engineer at High-growth digital media platform

This is a job that Jill, our AI Recruiter, is recruiting for on behalf of one of our customers.

She will pick the best candidates from Jack's network.

The next step is to [speak to Jack](https://jackandjill.ai/jack/job-listing?utm_source=job_listing&utm_medium=job_board&utm_campaign=43dcd3c2-aa70-43e6-8149-7c3f2ea3b139).

Ruby Engineer at High-growth digital media platform

High-growth digital media platform

You will lead the technical evolution of a high-traffic job board application, focusing on migrating to Rails 7 and optimizing search performance. This role is essential for refactoring legacy components into modern service objects while implementing robust features for payment processing and user management within a fast-paced, scale-up environment.

Location: Remote

Why this role is remarkable:

- Impact the architecture of a high-traffic platform by leading the transition from legacy code to modern Rails patterns.

- Join a well-funded growth-stage company backed by top-tier VCs with a clear roadmap for international expansion.

- Work with a modern tech stack including Hotwire, Turbo, and Stimulus while solving complex database and performance challenges.

What you will do:

- Maintain and enhance a Rails 6.1 application while executing a strategic migration to Rails 7.x.

- Refactor large models and controllers into maintainable service objects to reduce technical debt and improve separation of concerns.

- Optimize database queries and background processing using PostgreSQL and GoodJob to eliminate performance bottlenecks.

The ideal candidate:

- 5+ years of professional Ruby on Rails experience with deep proficiency in Ruby 3.x and modern Rails 6/7 patterns.

- Extensive experience with front-end technologies like Hotwire, Stimulus.js, and responsive web design using Bootstrap.

- Proven track record in refactoring legacy codebases, optimizing database performance, and achieving high test coverage standards.

Who are Jack & Jill?

Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.

And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.

Next steps

Step 1. Visit [our website](https://jackandjill.ai/jack/job-listing?utm_source=job_listing&utm_medium=job_board&utm_campaign=43dcd3c2-aa70-43e6-8149-7c3f2ea3b139).

Step 2. Click 'Talk to Jack'.

Step 3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions.

Step 4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role.

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Job Listing

Jack helps candidates find the perfect job, and Jill helps companies find the perfect candidate.

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Step 5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction.

Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free.

We never post fake jobs

This isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network.

Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymise their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description.

We appreciate that this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it.

Give Jack a spin! You could land this role. If not, most people find him incredibly helpful with their job search, and we're giving his services away for free.