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Ruby on Rails Developer

Post Date

Mar 31, 2026

Location

San Jose,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

95131
US
May 31, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

SJC-f274cc56-a8ca-4941-9462-87bcb0c7cc47

Pay Rate

$51 - $64 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

We’re seeking a Senior Ruby on Rails Engineer to support the migration of an existing Rails application from a legacy API to a new API. This role is hands‑on and backend‑focused, working within an established production system.
The engineer will split time between core development work (API migration and refactoring) and ongoing Shopify‑related engineering support under a shared support model.

Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute a Ruby on Rails API migration
- Refactor backend services, integrations, and data flows
- Write, test, and deploy production‑ready code
- Perform release testing, bug fixes, and regression testing
- Support Shopify‑related engineering requests
- Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure system reliability

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- 6+ years of experience with Ruby on Rails
- 2+ years supporting or migrating applications within AWS
- Strong software design, testing, and release support
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering or related field

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Exposure to AI / Generative AI (Claude, RAG, etc)
- Shopify, e-commerce, or fintech experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.