Take your Rails expertise to the next level by building scalable applications that power real change in the energy industry. If you enjoy tackling complex backend challenges, mentoring others, and working directly with clients, this role will put your skills to work in meaningful ways.
About Simple Thread
Simple Thread is a developer-owned, remote-first company that designs and builds custom software with a growing footprint in the power and energy sector. We prioritize transparency, empathy, and collaboration—partnering with clients where software makes a measurable impact.
Schedule
- Fully remote with flexible schedules
- Standard 40-hour workweek (option to discuss fewer hours if needed)
- Occasional overlap required with team hours
What You’ll Do
- Lead design, development, and deployment of Ruby on Rails web applications
- Architect and optimize backend systems, APIs, and database schemas
- Work closely with frontend developers for seamless integrations
- Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing
- Partner with clients to define requirements and present solutions
- Evaluate new technologies to improve performance and productivity
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve CI/CD pipelines and reliability
What You Need
- 5+ years of web development with significant experience in Ruby and Rails
- Strong background in RESTful API design and development
- Solid database experience, including query optimization
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern JS frameworks (React, Vue.js)
- Experience with testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
- Leadership and mentoring experience
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
Nice to Have
- Experience or strong interest in the energy sector
- Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Previous experience in a remote-first environment
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 401k, FSA, medical, and dental insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work schedules with real work-life balance
- Collaborative, humble, and supportive team culture
Bring your Rails expertise to projects where your code shapes industries and your leadership empowers teams.
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