Remote Ruby on Rails Developer (JB4863)
Remote (Open to applicants living in South Africa)
Competitive, above standard South African rates
Full-time (Managed through DEEL for seamless international employment)

Are you an experienced Full Stack Developer passionate about Ruby on Rails? This role offers the chance to work with an established, US-based company that has been a leader in CRM solutions for over 16 years. Recently acquired by new ownership, the company is bringing development in-house, creating an exciting opportunity for skilled developers to shape the future of the platform.

As a Remote Ruby on Rails Developer, you’ll work with product managers, designers, and engineers to develop new features, optimize existing ones, and maintain a scalable and secure architecture. You’ll be instrumental in advancing a CRM platform that serves the automotive industry, with a chance to innovate and influence development practices directly.

What’s in it for you?
Work remotely, aligned with South African hours, with crossover for standups with the US team.
Offering a salary above standard South African rates, ensuring competitive compensation.
Join the team in December and make an impact from day one, with initial support from contracted developers to ensure a smooth transition.

This role is perfect for someone with:
Experience in CRM, SaaS, or B2B software. Background in automotive software or dealership management tools is a plus.
3 - 10+ years of development experience, depending on level:
Junior Level: 3-5 years as a Full Stack Developer with Ruby on Rails expertise.
Senior Level: 5-10 years as a Full Stack Developer with advanced Ruby on Rails skills.

Technical skills:
Core: Ruby on Rails, JavaScript (especially jQuery and Stimulus), MySQL, AWS Aurora, Heroku, and Terraform.
Tools & Integrations: Experience with Twilio, SendGrid, Stripe, ElasticSearch, Redis, and Memcached.
Development Practices: CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, and tools for code quality and security (e.g., Brakeman, Dependabot).

Why you will love working for our client:
Work in a culture that values quality and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with talented professionals across design, product management, and engineering.
Exposure to CRM, SaaS, and B2B software in a pivotal industry, with opportunities to expand your skill set.

This is a rare opportunity for a developer to play a key role in building the future of an established CRM platform in the automotive sector. Join and contribute to a dynamic, remote-first team that values quality, innovation, and professional growth.

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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