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Principal Software Developer (Ruby on Rails & React)

Posted 1 month ago
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Ruby on RailsReactMid-Senior level

About the role

What you'll do

  • Lead the development and architectural decisions with 8+ years of senior-level experience in Ruby on Rails and React.
  • Take end-to-end ownership of internal tooling and admin panels, focusing on usability and maintainability.
  • Design and maintain robust test suites as a core part of the development process.
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to translate complex needs into well-structured solutions.
  • Operate independently with a self-directed, senior mindset to shape technical direction and outcomes.

What you should know

  • Ideal for candidates who thrive in smaller-scale, high-impact environments with limited user bases.
  • Requires a strong ability to work independently and bring structure to ambiguous challenges.
  • Applicants should be comfortable with a freelance, remote work setup across multiple time zones.
  • The role demands a senior-level commitment to quality and extensive experience with testing practices.
  • Candidates will have the opportunity to influence product direction and technical strategy significantly.

About the company

  • The company values senior expertise and autonomy, encouraging leadership in technical and product decisions.
  • Focuses on building internal tools and admin panels rather than user-facing products.
  • Operates in a distributed, remote-friendly environment across multiple European and Central Asian cities.
  • Emphasizes quality, maintainability, and pragmatic decision-making over hyper-scale concerns.
  • Supports a freelance engagement model through the Monterail Tech Network, promoting flexible collaboration.

Key required skills

Ruby on RailsReactTDDArchitectural designInternal tools

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