Ruby On Rails Engineer (AWS Experience) (US-based Company)

Work Arrangement : Fully remote, overlapping EST working hours.

Job Type : Full-time

Work Schedule : 40 hours per week, with core hours between 10 AM – 6 PM EST

Locations : Remote, open to candidates globally.

About Pearl Talent

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

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Why Work with Us?

We’re not just another recruiting firm - we focus on placing candidates with exceptional US and EU founders who prioritize the long-term success of their team members.

About the Company

The partner company is a fast-growing AI-driven consumer platform that makes app creation as simple as asking a question. Instead of generating plain text, the platform delivers working app scaffolds that users can customize instantly. Backed by an experienced ex-Amazon CTO and transitioning from a contractor-led build to an in-house team, the company combines startup speed with technical depth , offering an ambitious and collaborative environment.

Role Overview

As a Ruby on Rails Engineer (with AWS expertise) , you’ll take ownership of a Rails-based application that is currently being developed by a contracting team. Your role is to manage the transition of knowledge, ensure stability, and begin driving feature development and maintenance under the guidance of the CTO. You will be a key contributor in establishing long-term technical ownership of the product, making both architectural decisions and hands-on contributions.

This is a high-impact role suited for a Rails engineer ready to step into more responsibility—bridging the gap between execution and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Application Ownership & Transition

• Collaborate closely with the Ukrainian contracting team to absorb knowledge and transition application ownership.
• Take full responsibility for the Rails application’s codebase, ensuring maintainability and scalability.
• Document technical knowledge and onboard future engineers.

Feature Development & Maintenance

Infrastructure & Deployment

Collaboration & Leadership

Requirements

Must-Have :

Nice-to-Have :

Culture Fit

The team values respect, accountability, and proactivity . They are looking for someone who can put their head down and deliver, but also speak up when something seems off. Performance and collaboration matter more than background or pedigree.

KPIs & Success Metrics

Benefits

Compensation Package

Our Recruitment Process

Ready to Join Us?

If this role aligns with your skills and career goals, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your journey with Pearl.