CirrusLabs - Technical Lead - Ruby on Rails (10-13 yrs)

Experience - 10 + years

Location - Bengaluru / Remote

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Tech Lead with expertise in Ruby on Rails and a strong understanding of Agile and Scrum development frameworks. This role requires hands-on coding skills, combined with the ability to guide and mentor a development team. The Tech Lead will work closely within the Scrum team, ensuring high-quality code delivery, alignment with Agile processes, and adherence to technical standards and best practices.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned developer with leadership qualities, who thrives in collaborative environments and has a proven track record of building scalable and maintainable solutions within Agile workflows.

Key Responsibilities :

Hands-On Development :

- Develop and maintain high-quality Ruby on Rails code, following established conventions ( Rails Doctrine ) and the default Rails project structure.

Implement features using modular design practices, such as :

- app/components ( ViewComponent ) for reusable UI logic.

- app/services for encapsulating business logic.

- app/form_objects to manage form-specific operations.

- app/types for custom type definitions.

- Ensure adherence to coding standards using tools like RuboCop and ERB Lint .

Agile Development Practices :

- Collaborate with the Scrum team during all Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

- Work closely with Product Owners and QA to clarify requirements, develop user stories, and ensure the technical feasibility of features.

- Incorporate Agile practices like iterative development and continuous feedback into daily workflows.

Quality Assurance & Testing :

- Write and maintain unit tests using RSpec to ensure high-quality, reliable code.

- Participate in end-to-end testing using Cypress and ensure proper integration between front-end and back-end components.

- Advocate for and implement Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices where feasible.

Team Collaboration & Mentorship :

- Mentor junior and mid-level developers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on technical challenges.

- Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to standards and identify opportunities for improvement.

- Foster a collaborative team environment where ideas and knowledge are shared openly.

System Design & Architecture :

- Provide architectural direction for new features and enhancements, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and alignment with business goals.

- Design and implement solutions that balance technical excellence with the needs of a fast-paced Agile environment.

Continuous Improvement :

- Identify opportunities to improve team processes, technical practices, and overall efficiency.

- Stay updated on the latest trends in Ruby, Rails, and Agile development to bring new ideas and solutions to the team.

Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

- 5+ years of experience developing Ruby on Rails applications, with a proven ability to deliver within Agile teams.

- Strong understanding of Agile and Scrum development processes and their application in software development.

- Experience with MVC architecture, RESTful APIs, and modular design patterns in Rails.

- Proficiency in tools like Jira, Confluence, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.

- Hands-on experience with testing frameworks (RSpec, Cypress) and debugging tools.

- Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on team collaboration and quality delivery.

Preferred Skills & Certifications :

Certifications :

- Certified Scrum Developer (CSD)

- Certified Ruby Programmer (optional but advantageous)

- AWS Certified Developer (if cloud knowledge is relevant)

- Experience with background jobs ( Sidekiq ) and caching ( Rails Caching ).

- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Sentry or similar platforms.

- Exposure to frontend frameworks and their integration with Rails applications.