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.