Senior Ruby and Node Developer - mavinsys

Job Title: Senior Ruby and Node Developer

Location: Westlake, Texas

Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Ruby and Node Developer with 8+ years of experience in Ruby development and 4+ years of experience working with Node.js. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of software design, architecture, and a passion for refactoring applications to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing back-end systems and ensuring that our applications are built using modern development practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development and refactoring of Ruby and Node.js applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
Refactor and optimize legacy codebases, improving application performance and simplifying the overall architecture.
Work on integrating third-party APIs and services within applications.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
Perform code reviews, provide mentorship, and foster a collaborative environment.
Work on troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing application performance.
Required Skills and Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in Ruby on Rails development.
4+ years of experience in Node.js development.
Proven experience in refactoring and optimizing existing applications.
Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and best practices.
Proficient in working with RESTful APIs, databases (SQL, NoSQL), and server-side technologies.
Experience with version control systems (Git).
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
Knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with microservices architecture.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS).
Experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.