1,225 Ruby On Rails jobs in South Africa

Our client is within the Technology and Automated Transport space.

Responsibilities:

1. Independently plan, install, integrate, and validate systems software and hardware solutions.
2. Collaborate with the team on new features and improvements.
3. Resolve issues and navigate obstacles to deliver high-quality products.
4. Build native applications for both iOS and Android platforms.
5. Lead technical change implementation across environments.

Technical and Professional Expertise:

1. Ruby
2. Ruby on Rails
3. React
4. React Native
5. Tailwind CSS
6. HTML
7. CSS
8. PostGIS

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available.

Job Title: Senior Ruby on Rails Software Engineer
Reports To: Director of Development
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, remote

Your role
As a Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer at Netstock, you will play a pivotal role in designing,
developing, and maintaining our inventory management platform. You’ll leverage your deep
expertise in Ruby on Rails to build scalable, high-performance backend systems, integrate with
third-party APIs, and enhance our data-driven features. This role requires a proactive
developer who can collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure our platform remains
robust, secure, and user-friendly. At times support may be required outside of the standard
work hours as Netstock is a global application across various timezones. If you’re passionate
about solving complex problems in a SaaS environment and thrive in a remote setting, we’d
love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

? Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails, focusing on performance, reliability, and security.

? System Architecture: Contribute to the architecture of our cloud-based platform, ensuring it supports high availability and large-scale data processing for inventory management.

? API Integration: Build and maintain RESTful APIs to integrate with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics) and other third-party services critical to inventory workflows.

? Data Management: Optimize database performance (e.g., MySQL) and implement efficient queries to support real-time inventory analytics and reporting.

? Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices (e.g., TDD, SOLID principles), and conduct code reviews to uphold team standards.

? Mentorship: Guide and mentor peers, sharing expertise in Ruby on Rails, system design, and Agile practices.

? Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, data analysts, and front-end developers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

? Innovation: Stay current with industry trends and propose new tools or techniques to enhance our platform (e.g., microservices, caching strategies).

? Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, bugs, and technical Page 2 debt in a production environment.

Skills and qualifications

Experience:

? 7+ years of software development experience, with at least 4 years focused on Ruby on Rails in a production environment.

? Proven track record as a Senior Engineer on a SaaS or data-intensive product.

Technical skills:

? Expert-level proficiency in Ruby on Rails (v5.x or higher) and Ruby programming.

? Strong experience with relational databases (MySQL preferred) and SQL optimization. ? Proficiency in building and consuming RESTful APIs.

? Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Heroku, Linode) and deployment tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

? Experience with background job processing (e.g., Sidekiq, Resque) and message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ).

? Version control expertise with Git (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).

Domain knowledge:

? Understanding of inventory management, supply chain, or ERP systems is a strong plus.

? Experience with data analytics or business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is advantageous.

? Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

? Strong communication skills for remote collaboration across time zones.

? Ability to lead by example, mentor others, and thrive in a fast-paced Agile environment.

? Ability to deliver on deadlines and self manage

Education:

? Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred qualifications

? Experience integrating with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite, QuickBooks).

? Familiarity with microservices architecture and event-driven design.

? Contributions to open-source Ruby on Rails projects or a strong GitHub portfolio.

? Certifications in AWS, Ruby, or related technologies.

? Prior work in inventory management, logistics, or a related field.

? Backend: Ruby on Rails, Ruby

? Database: MySQL

? Cloud: Linode, GCP & AWS (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS)

? APIs: RESTful, OData, GraphQL (optional)

? Self motivated Circumstances

? Collaborative, inclusive team culture with regular virtual meetups.

? Flexibility to travel within South Africa from time-to-time for team or company get-togethers.

? Netstock will provide the hardware necessary to perform this role (including UPS power).

? As this is a remote role, you’ll need access to stable, secure, high-speed fixed-line internet connectivity (Netstock provides a subsidy towards internet subscription costs).

We receive a high number of applications per role and therefore ONLY successful applicants will be contacted.

This role is open to residents of the Republic of South Africa. Although we may consider candidates with permanent residency, preference will be given to citizens of the Republic of South Africa.

Working with us

Netstock was founded with a clear vision: To give the hungry up-and-comers the capability to level the playing field and compete with the industry giants. Working here means embracing that “challenger” mentality: We are smart, scrappy fighters, building our edge with the agility to move faster than the big guys — pioneering smarter ways to work and innovating new ways to deliver powerfully easy to use technologies for our customers.

About us

Netstock is the driving force accelerating the growth of organizations worldwide. Over the last 15 years, we’ve built out a regional presence that gives us deep insights into supply chain planning factors in each industry. We continue to enhance our supply chain planning solutions, making our predictive engine smarter, accelerating automation, and adding sophisticated new capabilities such as AI and machine learning.

You can read more about Netstock’s history and our product offering at Netstock

We’re not just looking for a “resource.” We’re after a crafty coder, a problem slayer, a Senior Software Engineer whisperer who’s ready to build stuff that actually matters.

We’re a tight-knit, experienced team that values curiosity, creativity, and craftsmanship in every line of code. If you’re looking for meaningful work, autonomy, and a collaborative environment — you’ll feel at home here.

Requirements:

• Five+ years of experience with Ruby on Rails, including building scalable, performant web applications
• Eight+ years commercial experience
• Proficiency with JavaScript and modern front-end frameworks (React is a plus)
• Strong understanding of SQL and relational databases, with a focus on optimisation and scalability
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Docker) and other modern DevOps tools.
• Prior experience in healthcare tech or working with healthcare-related integrations like TPP SystmOne is a huge plus
• A passion for building meaningful products that improve lives and disrupt healthcare

Reference Number for this position is GZ60278 which is a permanent position based in Johannesburg offering a cost to company salary of R1.2 per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on or call him on to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? The E-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the E-Merge website for more great positions.

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!

Kerridge Commercial Systems is a global provider of ERP, Business, and Retail Management Software for Distributors, Wholesalers, Retailers, and the Hiring industry. With over 40 years of industry experience, we offer fully integrated software solutions that support improved stock control, warehouse management, sales order processing, accounting, and delivery management. Our mission is to design and deliver high-performance ERP solutions that enable our customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably, and service competitively.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer located in Bryanston with the flexibility to work from home. The Senior Ruby on Rails Developer will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining robust web applications using Ruby on Rails. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable solutions, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high performance and reliability of the software.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Experience with relational databases and SQL
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services
• Experience with test-driven development and agile methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience in ERP systems development is a plus

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Software Development

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain full-stack software solutions alongside product and design teams

• Develop and manage databases, particularly PostgreSQL or other SQL-based systems

• Work within modern frameworks, especially Ruby on Rails and React Native

• Provide internal technical support when required

• Participate in quality assurance activities, including code reviews, testing, and debugging

• Keep current with tech trends and recommend tools or practices to improve workflows

Tech Stack

• Ruby on Rails (3+ years experience essential)

• React (1+ year minimum)

• React Native

• JavaScript

• PostgreSQL or similar SQL databases

• HTML, CSS

• Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures

About You

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

• At least 3 years' experience as a full-stack developer

• Skilled in Ruby on Rails, React, and React Native

• Strong SQL knowledge, ideally PostgreSQL

• Familiarity with front-end tools like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

• Excellent communicator and problem-solver

• Adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setup

Bonus Points For

• Experience integrating payment gateways

• Familiarity with Google APIs