Seosaph Infotech - Technical Lead - Ruby on Rails / React.js

Job Description :

• Provide technical leadership and direction for the development team, focusing on Ruby on Rails and React technologies.
• Oversee the architecture, design, and implementation of robust and scalable web applications.
• Ensure the high performance and responsiveness of applications through efficient coding practices and performance optimization techniques.
• Design and build well-structured and secure RESTful APIs for seamless integration.
• Lead database design efforts (preferably PostgreSQL or MySQL), ensuring optimal schema and query performance.
• Enforce adherence to security best practices throughout the development lifecycle, including data protection and authentication / authorization mechanisms (e.g., Devise, JWT).
• Take ownership of performance tuning and scalability initiatives within the Ruby on Rails environment.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high code quality, consistency, and adherence to standards.
• Perform system analyses to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Collaborate effectively with other technical leads, product managers, and stakeholders to integrate new features and functionalities.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering their technical growth and development.
• Participate actively in technical discussions, contributing to architectural decisions and driving the adoption of best practices and innovative solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges across both the backend (Ruby on Rails) and frontend (React) layers.
• Stay current with the latest technology trends and advancements in Ruby on Rails, React, and related technologies.
• Contribute to the improvement of our development processes and :
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience1 developing and deploying production-ready applications using Ruby on Rails.
• Strong understanding of backend architecture and design patterns (e.g., MVC, microservices).
• Proven experience in designing and building RESTful APIs.
• Deep knowledge of database design principles, with a strong preference for PostgreSQL or MySQL, and expertise in query optimization.
• Expert-level understanding of core Rails concepts, including ActiveRecord, background job processing (e.g., Sidekiq, Delayed Job), and service-oriented architecture.
• Comprehensive familiarity with security best practices for web applications, including data protection, common vulnerabilities (OWASP top 10), and implementation of authentication / authorization mechanisms (e.g., Devise, JWT).
• Demonstrated experience in performance tuning and scalability strategies within a Ruby on Rails environment.
• Proficiency in using testing frameworks such as RSpec and Minitest for unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Heroku for application deployment, scaling, and management.
• Solid experience with version control systems, particularly Git, and collaborative workflows (e.g., Gitflow).
• Significant frontend development experience with React and JavaScript, with the ability to contribute effectively to both the backend and frontend of applications.
• Proven team leadership and mentoring experience, with the ability to guide and inspire a team of developers.

Bonus Skills :

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