Full Stack Ruby On Rails Developer

<p><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Location:</strong> Kathmandu, Nepal (Remote)<br><strong>Working Hours:</strong> Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST + 2 Flexible Hours<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time</span></span></p><h2><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">About Aoka:</span></strong></span></h2><p><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">We are seeking a talented Full Stack Ruby on Rails Developer to join our VertexPlans development team and help build scalable, high-performance web applications.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">This role is ideal for a self-driven developer who enjoys taking ownership of projects, solving complex technical challenges, and contributing to both existing and new products.</span></span></p><h2><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Key Responsibilities:</span></strong></span></h2><ul><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Design, develop, test, and deploy new features and products from concept to production.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Maintain and enhance existing Ruby on Rails applications and backend services.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Improve system architecture, application performance, scalability, and code quality.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Collaborate with designers, product managers, and developers to deliver user-focused solutions.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Develop and maintain secure third-party integrations, including payment gateway integrations.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Write and maintain automated tests for frontend and backend systems.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve software defects and production issues.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Participate in code reviews and contribute to development best practices.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Support CI/CD processes and deployment workflows.</span></span></li></ul><h2><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Qualifications:</span></strong></span></h2><ul><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Minimum 3 years of professional experience developing full-stack web applications using Ruby on Rails.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails and modern web development practices.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Deep understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design principles.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Strong experience with PostgreSQL and relational database design.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Proficiency with Git version control and collaborative development workflows.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote environment.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Excellent communication and collaboration skills.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Experience with payment processing integrations such as Stripe or similar platforms.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Experience working in Agile development environments.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Experience optimizing application performance and scalability.</span></span></li></ul><h2><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Compensation & Benefits:</span></strong></span></h2><ul><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Competitive Salary: <strong>$1,200 – $3,000 USD per month</strong> (based on experience and qualifications)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Fully Remote Work Environment</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Opportunity to work on impactful products with a growing international team</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Career growth and advancement opportunities</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Collaborative and supportive work culture</span></span><br><br> </li></ul><p><span style="\"font-size:14px\""><span style="\"font-family:Lucida" sans="" unicode,lucida="" grande,sans-serif\"=""><strong>About Aoka</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="\"font-size:14px\""><span style="\"font-family:Lucida" sans="" unicode,lucida="" grande,sans-serif\"="">Aoka is a third-party municipal services provider serving federal, state, and local governments with code compliance, inspections, and consulting. Our proprietary software, VertexPlans, streamlines plan reviews, inspections, and reporting—ensuring faster turnaround times and better communication for our clients.</span></span></p> <p><span style="\"font-size:14px\""><span style="\"font-family:Lucida" sans="" unicode,lucida="" grande,sans-serif\"=""><strong>Our Values: Continuous Improvement | Diversity of Thought | Empathy | Focus</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="\"font-size:14px\""><span style="\"font-family:Lucida" sans="" unicode,lucida="" grande,sans-serif\"=""><strong>Our Vision</strong>: Empower clients with cutting-edge technologies and certified inspectors to deliver faster, smarter, and more reliable solutions.</span></span></p> <p><span style="\"font-size:14px\""><span style="\"font-family:Lucida" sans="" unicode,lucida="" grande,sans-serif\"=""><strong>Apply Now to Join Our Team!</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="\"font-size:14px\""><span style="\"font-family:Lucida" sans="" unicode,lucida="" grande,sans-serif\"="">Aoka is an <strong>equal opportunity employer (EEO)</strong>, providing fair employment to all applicants and employees.</span></span></p>

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