Full Stack Ruby On Rails Developer

<h1><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Location:</strong> Thimpu, Bhutan (Remote)<br><strong>Working Hours:</strong> 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST + 2 flexible hours, Monday to Friday</span></span><br> </h1><h2><strong><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">About the Role:</span></span></strong></h2><p><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Aoka is seeking a skilled <b>Full Stack Ruby on Rails Developer</b> to join the <b>VertexPlans development team</b>. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in building high-quality, scalable web applications. You will work on a mix of expanding our existing software, squashing bugs, optimizing the current architecture, and independently spearheading the development of brand-new products and features from inception to deployment.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">If you are a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and loves taking ownership of your work, we want to hear from you.</span></span><br> </p><h2><strong><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Key Responsibilities:</span></span></strong></h2><ul><li><p><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Independently design, build, and deploy new features and products from start to finish.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Maintain and optimize existing Ruby on Rails web applications and backend services/APIs.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Continuously work on bettering the existing system architecture, ensuring code quality, and optimizing website performance.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Partner closely with designers, product managers, and fellow developers to deliver seamless, user-centric features.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Implement secure and reliable third-party integrations, specifically focusing on <b>payment gateways</b>.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Write and maintain comprehensive automated tests (both frontend and backend) to ensure long-term stability.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Efficiently diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve system bugs.</span></span><br><br> </p></li></ul><h2><strong><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Qualifications:</span></span></strong></h2><ul><li><p><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></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">3+ years of professional full-stack Ruby on Rails web development experience.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Strong, deep proficiency in <b>Ruby on Rails</b>.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Deep understanding of CSS and responsive design principles.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">High proficiency with relational databases, specifically <b>PostgreSQL</b>.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Familiarity with RESTful APIs, Git workflows, and CI/CD pipelines.</span></span><br><br> </p></li></ul><h2><strong><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Compensation and Benefits:</span></span></strong></h2><ul><li><p><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><b>Monthly Salary:</b> $1,200 – $3,000 / month (Depending on experience and qualifications)</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><b>Vacation:</b> Unlimited PTO</span></span><br><br> </p></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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