Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails, APIs)

About the role

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails, APIs) based in Ireland.

Join a fully remote, globally distributed engineering team building technology that makes international employment more accessible. As a Software Engineer, you will develop and maintain Ruby on Rails APIs that help internal teams work more efficiently. You will collaborate directly with stakeholders across the business to understand their workflows and identify opportunities for automation and improvement. From clarifying requirements to designing, testing, and releasing solutions, you will take ownership of well-defined projects from start to finish. Your work will contribute to secure, reliable APIs and connected systems, including identity and access management services. You will also participate in technical discussions, share knowledge, and help strengthen engineering practices within an asynchronous, collaborative environment.

Accountabilities In this role, you will build practical API solutions that improve internal workflows while contributing to the reliability, security, and maintainability of the wider technical architecture. Your main responsibilities will include:

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Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their workflows, identify opportunities for API-driven improvements, define acceptance criteria, and break projects into manageable deliverables.

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Design, develop, test, review, and release production Ruby on Rails APIs in line with established architectural and security practices.

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Identify dependencies, communicate potential risks early, and seek guidance when technical decisions or project requirements extend beyond the agreed scope.

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Apply secure engineering practices when handling authentication, authorization, sensitive information, and third-party integrations.

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Investigate defects and API failures, use evidence to identify root causes, implement fixes, and add regression tests to prevent recurring issues.

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Improve system reliability and maintainability through code quality enhancements and thoughtful technical contributions.

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Work with stakeholders to assess the adoption and productivity impact of delivered solutions.

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Participate in domain modeling and technical design discussions with Product and senior engineering colleagues.

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Contribute to constructive code reviews, document API behavior and technical decisions, support less-experienced teammates, and help simplify development processes.

Requirements

You are a collaborative software engineer with solid Ruby and Ruby on Rails experience, a strong commitment to code quality, and the ability to turn straightforward business needs into practical technical solutions. You should bring: