Ruby on Rails Developer - Freelance (Senior) - 100% Remote

This is a remote position.

Intecfy is hiring a Ruby on Rails Developer - Freelance - 100% Remote from Europe. Our client is a digital product company based in Cyprus who is building a next-gen accounting platform tailored for the unique needs of local businesses in a market largely overlooked by global software providers.

This is a remote freelance role for a developer who can work autonomously, bring strong backend fundamentals and collaborate smoothly with product teams. You’ll also mentor and support a junior developer as part of a small, agile team already shipping code and iterating fast.

Resposibilities

• Build and maintain core features using Ruby on Rails
• Implement UI interactivity using Hotwire and styling with Tailwind CSS
• Manage data flows and logic in PostgreSQL
• Handle background jobs via Sidekiq
• Integrate secure authentication and roles (Devise, CanCanCan)
• Participate in agile rituals: stand-ups, retros, sprint planning
• Work closely with the lead engineer and product manager
• Mentor and support a junior developer through code reviews and guidance
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Ruby on Rails
• Solid knowledge of JavaScript and Frontend frameworks
• Strong database experience with PostgreSQL
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions preferred)
• Previous experience mentoring junior developers
• Based in Europe (±2h CET), self-driven and good communicator
• English, minimum B2 Level is required
  
  

Nice to have (but not required)

• Prior freelance/startup experience
• Familiarity with B2B products or accounting/fintech systems
• Understanding of background processing and asynchronous architecture
  
  

Benefits

• Type: Freelance (B2B)
• Day rate: Competitive, based on experience
• 40 hours per week work
• 1 year contract with posibility of extension
• Location: Remote from Europe
• Ownership & autonomy from day one