Ruby developer Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

Implements tasks within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), receiving structure and oversight from more experienced staff Follows well-established internal conventions and standard procedures Understands internal standards & processes an applies them to make technical decisions Collaborates with peers, manager, and project lead to gain understanding of tasks and review solutions May contribute to code & design reviews Design, implement, test, and maintain backend services that power identity and authentication workflows. Collaborate with peers, product managers, and senior engineers to refine requirements and ensure smooth feature delivery. Write clean, modular, and well-tested code following team standards and best practices. Participate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining code quality and team consistency. Support continuous integration and delivery pipelines by contributing automated tests and ensuring smooth deployments. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production systems to maintain reliability and performance. Learn from and contribute to discussions about architecture, design, and technical tradeoffs within the team. Participate in refactoring and tech debt reduction efforts as guided by senior engineers. 1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. 2-5 years of professional backend software development experience. Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and design patterns. Strong skills in Ruby and Rails, or equivalent web frameworks. Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms. Experience with CI / CD environments and testing frameworks. Interest in distributed systems and scalable backend architectures. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, or other container orchestration tools. Exposure to big data or large-scale systems. Familiarity with identity and access management concepts (authentication, authorization, OAuth, etc.). Enthusiasm for learning from experienced engineers and contributing to a high-performing team.