Ruby on Rails Developer

About Punch:

Punch is a full-service digital agency on a mission to build the best digital experiences. We specialize in delivering innovative digital solutions that empower businesses to thrive in a competitive world.

We are looking for talented and driven Ruby on Rails Developers to join our team in Lagos, Nigeria and help us create cutting-edge web applications that make an impact.

What We Look For:

We value adaptability, curiosity, and a growth mindset. At Punch, you’ll work on meaningful projects that challenge your skills and support your professional development.

Come build with us!

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop robust and scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails and related technologies.
• Collaborate with designers and front-end developers to turn wireframes and mockups into fully functional user experiences.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services to support web and mobile applications.
• Architect and maintain databases (primarily PostgreSQL or MySQL), ensuring data integrity, performance, and reliability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and fix issues in production and development environments.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest in Rails and related technologies.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including developers, designers, and product managers to deliver high-quality software.
• Write unit, integration, and system tests to ensure application stability and robustness.

Skills Required:

• Proven experience developing applications with Ruby on Rails.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and MVC architecture.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other relational databases.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ideally experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React or Vue.js).
• Solid knowledge of RESTful API design and consumption.
• Familiarity with background job processing using tools like Sidekiq or Delayed Job.
• Proficient in Git and collaborative workflows (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).
• Understanding of common security vulnerabilities and how to prevent them in Rails apps.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience deploying Rails applications to cloud platforms like AWS, Heroku, or Azure.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing tools.
• Experience with Docker or containerized environments.
• Knowledge of GraphQL or Hotwire/Turbo/Stimulus.
• Exposure to agile development practices.

Benefits at Punch:

• Competitive Salary & Performance Bonuses
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Health & Wellness Support
• Professional Growth & Development
• Collaborative Culture & Recognition
• Operational Support & Relocation Assistance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₦250,000.00 – ₦800,000.00 per month