Backend Developers
Hire Ruby on Rails Developers
Rails developers who build and maintain web products with clean Ruby code, strong test coverage and a steady upgrade habit.
Overview
Hire Ruby on Rails Developers
Ruby on Rails favors convention over configuration, and an experienced Rails developer uses that to ship features quickly while keeping a codebase coherent. Active Record, migrations, Action Mailer, Active Job and Hotwire give a full toolkit for web applications, from marketplaces to subscription products. We pair that technical depth with clear communication, so your team always knows what is being built and why.
Our Rails developers write RSpec or Minitest suites, keep models and controllers slim, and watch for performance traps such as N+1 queries. They also handle the less visible work: moving applications onto currently supported Ruby and Rails versions, replacing abandoned gems, and managing background jobs with Sidekiq. We pair that technical depth with clear communication, so your team always knows what is being built and why.
Context
When to hire
- 01
Your Rails version is outdated
Staying on unsupported Ruby or Rails releases leaves security gaps; stepwise upgrades are manageable with tests.
- 02
The app has grown into a big ball of mud
Fat models and callbacks make changes risky and benefit from careful refactoring.
- 03
You want a product built quickly
Rails remains well suited to getting a polished web product in front of users.
- 04
Rails talent is hard to find locally
Engaging an external developer can fill the gap while you keep your roadmap moving.
Capabilities
Skills you get
- 01
Feature development
Models, controllers, views and Hotwire-driven interfaces following Rails conventions.
- 02
Active Record design
Associations, scopes, indexes and migrations that remain safe on live data.
- 03
Background jobs
Sidekiq and Active Job for emails, imports and integrations.
- 04
Testing
RSpec or Minitest suites, factories and CI integration.
- 05
Upgrades and gem management
Moving Ruby and Rails versions forward and replacing unmaintained dependencies.
- 06
API development
JSON APIs for mobile and single-page clients, with serialization and authentication.
Typical work
- Upgrading an old Rails app
- Building a subscription product
- Adding an API to an existing app
- Refactoring bloated models
- Background job and import pipelines
Tools they use
- Ruby on Rails
- Ruby
- PostgreSQL
- Sidekiq
- Hotwire
- RSpec
- Redis
- Docker
Approach
How hiring works
- 1
Share your needs
Tell us about your project, stack, team setup and the skills you are looking for.
- 2
Review the match
We suggest developers whose experience fits, and you can talk with them before deciding.
- 3
Onboard
Access, tools, communication channels and working hours are agreed up front.
- 4
Build & review
Work runs in your process with regular updates, and the team can scale as needs change.
FAQs
Common questions
Have a question that is not covered here? Get in touch.
Can you upgrade a very old Rails application?
Usually yes, one version at a time. Very old apps may need extra work on gems and tests first, which we will scope with you.
Is Rails still a good choice?
For many web products, yes. We can discuss whether it fits your requirements and team.
How do you integrate with our team?
We use your repository, pull request process and communication tools, and agree reporting expectations at the start.
Let's build what's next
Tell us about your idea, product or legacy system. Send us a message and we will help you scope the right next step.