Ruby on Rails Developer at SENRI Ltd. (Africa Incubator Ltd.)

We are seeking a talented and experienced Ruby on Rails Engineer to join our dynamic development team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining our core product, SENRI. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our clients and supports our ambitious growth plans across Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and Enhance Core Product Features

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Ruby on Rails code.
• Implement new features and functionalities that align with our product roadmap and client requirements.
• Optimize application performance and ensure scalability to support growing user bases.

Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to define, design, and ship new features.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Provide technical guidance and collaborate with team members to solve complex problems.

Ensure Code Quality and Best Practices

• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Implement and adhere to coding standards and best practices.
• Write and maintain comprehensive automated tests using RSpec and other testing frameworks.

Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues

• Identify, diagnose, and resolve bugs and performance bottlenecks.
• Investigate and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions to proactively identify and address potential issues.

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Have

• 3–4+ years of development experience with Ruby on Rails or a similar framework
• Practical experience in web application development
• Experience working in a team using tools like GitHub and Slack