Axioned - Software Engineer - Ruby on Rails

About Axioned

Axioned is a digital services company committed to helping clients scale their businesses through responsible and future-focused technology solutions. Founded in 2006, we operate globally with offices in New York, London, and Mumbai, delivering high-impact solutions across digital marketing, AI, animation, web design, and software engineering. Our partnerships are built on trust, technical excellence, and measurable results, serving primarily USA and UK/European clients.

We believe our work and our clients are worthy of our highest regardtrue to the Greek origin of our name, Axio.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Ruby on Rails Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications and APIs for our international clientele. This role demands strong problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of backend engineering principles, and the ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, UX/UI designers, DevOps engineers, and QA specialists.

You will work on custom-built applications, ensure clean and maintainable code, and play an active role in architectural decisions to deliver robust, secure, and future-ready systems.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development & Maintenance :

• Develop and maintain custom web applications and backend services using Ruby on Rails (RoR) for USA and UK clients.
• Implement the MVC architecture effectively to ensure clean separation of concerns and maintainable codebases.
• Write reusable, scalable, and secure code following best practices and coding standards.
  
  

Database Design & Data Management

• Work extensively with ActiveRecord ORM, including associations, validations, scopes, and callbacks.
• Design and implement database schemas, perform migrations, and optimize queries for performance.
• Manage data integrity and ensure compliance with application-specific business logic.
  
  

API Development & Integration

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs using Jbuilder or Design and implement JSON response structures optimized for integration with frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, etc.).
• Ensure API security, versioning, and performance optimization.
  
  

Performance, Security & Scalability

• Integrate authentication and authorization mechanisms such as Devise, JWT, or session-based strategies.
• Handle CORS configurations and implement secure communication protocols.
• Optimize background job processing with Sidekiq, Delayed Job, or Async Job for high-performance workloads.
  
  

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Write and maintain RSpec tests (unit, integration, and functional) to ensure code reliability and reduce regression risk.
• Participate in peer code reviews, providing constructive feedback and improving code quality.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure bug-free releases.
  
  

Tooling & Process

• Create and organize Rake tasks to streamline application workflows.
• Collaborate using Git-based workflows (feature branching, PRs, code reviews).
• Work closely with DevOps teams to ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines and deployments.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional Ruby on Rails development experience.
• Strong grasp of MVC architecture and software design principles.
• Proficiency with ActiveRecord ORM and relational database design (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Expertise in building REST APIs and handling JSON-based data exchange.
• Knowledge of background processing frameworks (Sidekiq, Delayed Job, Async Job).
• Experience with RSpec testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with authentication/authorization (Devise, JWT, OAuth).
• Understanding of CORS policies, security best practices, and API access control.
• Experience with frontend integration (React, Next.js) is a plus.
• Strong debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills.
  
  

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