01/30/2026 updated
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Senior Ruby on Rails Developer with 30+ years of experience in the software industry. Proven ability
Montreal, Canada
Only remote
ArchitectureContinuous IntegrationDeconstructionEspañolFrenchGovernanceInfrastructure ManagementPostgreSQLPrototypingRuby On RailsRubySoftware EngineeringSoftware SystemsTypeScriptTest-Driven Development (TDD)
Senior Software Engineer & Technical Architect (30+ Years Experience)
Specialist in Ruby on Rails, Legacy Stabilization, and Monolith Deconstruction.
I am a product-minded architect with over three decades of experience building high-value software systems. I bridge the gap between business goals and technical execution, prioritizing ROI, reliability, and customer impact.
Core Services & Expertise:
- Legacy Code Stabilization: I specialize in rescuing and modernizing legacy Rails monoliths. I have a proven track record of upgrading core infrastructure and resolving long-standing technical debt.
- High-Performance Architecture: Expertise in optimizing complex ActiveRecord queries, alleviating race conditions, and handling heavy data loads for large-scale projects.
- Greenfield Development: As a former Founder/CTO, I can take a product from raw prototype to production, establishing code governance and architectural standards from Day 1.
- Remote Veteran: I offer 100% availability and uptime, with 4+ years of specialized experience in high-velocity distributed teams.
Technical Stack:
- Backend: Ruby on Rails (v4-v8), Ruby, Elixir, Golang.
- Frontend: Hotwire (Turbo/Stimulus), Vue.js, React, TypeScript.
- Data & Infrastructure: PostgreSQL (Complex Queries), Sidekiq, GraphQL, REST APIs, CI/CD, Docker.
- Methodologies: Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), Monolith Deconstruction.
Languages:
- English (Fluent), French (Fluent), Spanish (Native), German (Elementary Proficiency).
Languages
GermanBasic knowledgeEnglishNative speakerFrenchNative speakerSpanishNative speaker
Project history
Technologies used: Ruby, Rails, Javascript, HTML, CSS, PostgreSQL
*Led the development of features for a high-traffic, real-time payroll for the entertainment industry
*Designed and implemented scalable, maintainable codebases using Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL
*Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with existing systems
*Led the development of features for a high-traffic, real-time payroll for the entertainment industry
*Designed and implemented scalable, maintainable codebases using Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL
*Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with existing systems
Technologies used: Ruby, Rails, Typescript, Node.js, HTML, CSS, PostgreSQL
*Played a key role in developing products for the world's largest e-commerce funding platform
*Contributed to the design and implementation of new features and enhancements
*Worked with a diverse team of engineers to ensure the platform's stability and performance
*Played a key role in developing products for the world's largest e-commerce funding platform
*Contributed to the design and implementation of new features and enhancements
*Worked with a diverse team of engineers to ensure the platform's stability and performance
Technologies used: Ruby, Rails, Javascript, Ember, HTML, CSS, PostgreSQL
*Developed and maintained industry-leading CRM software used by thousands of businesses
*Implemented new features and enhancements to improve user experience and functionality
*Worked closely with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical solutions
*Developed and maintained industry-leading CRM software used by thousands of businesses
*Implemented new features and enhancements to improve user experience and functionality
*Worked closely with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical solutions