Hire senior Ruby on Rails developers in Canada

I am a passionate technical expert, software craftsman, entrepreneur and mentor. I offer hands on experience in solving business problems, making software, and building engineer- ing teams that make software. I analyze business needs and take on the responsibility of ensuring strategically significant business results. I practice, implement and lead using proven software engineering techniques to ensure quality, accelerated delivery of working software.

Full stack software developer with over 20 years experience in designing, developing, testing and delivering software solutions for desktop, web and mobile platforms. Most recent position included upgrading MVP application to Rails 8/Turbo/Stimulus with OpenAI based knowledge integration. Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with end users. Applies active listening and a collaborative approach to have a thorough understanding of what is required to develop appropriate solutions. Experienced in setting up and managing Unix production environments for deployed products. Experience maintaining and upgrading legacy rails stacks and changing processes to keep systems up to date. Health care experience including FHIR and EPR systems. Strong experience in C, C++, Java, Perl, Python, Ruby Interested in Erlang/Elixir

What makes me unique as a developer is the blend of purpose, adaptability, and real-world impact that drives my work. I didn’t get into software development simply to build cool apps — I started coding to solve problems that matter to people. From streamlining administrative systems for local government in Zimbabwe to creating an online marketplace that helps small businesses sell car parts more effectively, my projects are always rooted in tangible value and usability. One of my recent accomplishments is developing a digital change-of-use permit system for Harare City Council using Ruby on Rails. What makes this special isn’t just the tech stack — it’s the fact that I took a bureaucratic, paper-heavy process and transformed it into something efficient, trackable, and accessible. It’s a small but meaningful contribution toward digital transformation in a context where it's needed most. I’m passionate about building platforms that empower communities, particularly in underserved markets. Whether it’s launching PartsToGo, a growing car parts marketplace in Zimbabwe, or conceptualizing platforms like TendersZimbabwe, I love taking on the kind of challenges where impact matters more than hype. I bring not only the technical skills — full-stack development, systems thinking, clean and maintainable code — but also a strong sense of empathy and purpose to every line I write. I thrive where others may hesitate: limited resources, unclear paths, and bold ideas. My strength lies in turning vision into product, especially when the goal is to make life easier, more efficient, and more just for real people.

Senior software developer with over 22 years of experience building mobile and web apps, with over 12 years building on Rails. To me Rails is more than just a software framework, it's also a development philosophy. The Rails principles like convention over configuration, separation of concerns, keeping it simple, and don't repeat yourself, help create cleaner and more scaleable projects. I'm big advocate for self documenting code, not reinventing the wheel, keeping things consistent, and designing with constraints, always striving for writing very readable and maintainable code. I also like to follow best practises including using trusted gems like Devise for authentication and Cancancan for authorization, and as well as new frameworks like Stimulus, Hotwire and StimulusReflex.

I’m a full-stack developer with a strong passion for building scalable and efficient solutions. Over the years, I’ve worked on projects in finance, education, healthcare, and logistics, helping businesses optimize their processes and deliver better experiences to users. My journey as a developer started with a deep curiosity about how things work under the hood. This led me to master Ruby on Rails and other technologies that allow me to build robust applications from backend to frontend. I enjoy solving complex problems, writing clean and maintainable code, and constantly learning new technologies to improve my craft. What Sets Me Apart • Business-Oriented Thinking – I don’t just write code; I aim to understand the business needs behind every feature. • Scalability & Performance – I focus on building solutions that grow with the business, ensuring maintainability and efficiency. • Problem-Solving Mindset – I love tackling challenges and finding creative solutions where others see roadblocks. • Collaboration & Communication – I thrive in team environments and believe in sharing knowledge to build better products together. I’m always open to new challenges and opportunities to contribute my skills to impactful projects. Let’s build something great together! 🚀

I love working with Rails, so much that I’ve worked with it for over 10 years now :)

Full stack vanilla Ruby on Rails developer with 20 years of remote work experience. I started out writing HTML, graduated to PHP, then UI/UX work, before I found Ruby on Rails and experienced the "Developer Happiness" associated with Ruby. Most recently I've been working on my own Rails SaaS product called RinkBook.ca. I can provide help from concept to launch for your MVP, getting you up and running quickly to validate your ideas.

Hi there, I discovered Rails before it was mainstream and have been in love with it ever since. I've now been doing Rails development for over 20 years and worked in many industries including banking, health care, parks and recreation, travel and real estate among others.

I've run my 1-person agency since 2006. Through my agency, I've engaged with many companies as engineering staff augmentation, helping teams ship features, clean up tech debt, train juniors, etc. I've worked with both product companies as well as agencies. When I'm not working with a client, I love bootstrapping my own projects. This year (2024) I've spent some time on "small bets", for which I've solo launched 3 completely to market. I'm hoping to complete a 4th before year end. At the end of 2023, I completed a 7 year near-full-time contract for a company in the HIPAA / digital health space, for which I was the original developer for their product. This product went on to earn millions of dollars in profit. Along with being the original developer, I helped train and onboard the rest of their engineering team in the best practices of Ruby, web, backend, etc. I'm incredibly active in the Ruby community, and you'd often find me working on one of my passion projects or assisting newcomers and other developers in the Ruby ecosystem. My skills don't stop just at Rails - I'm proficient in many other technologies and am capable of learning new ones. I aim to please and enjoy delivering on high expectations. I can be often found working on home improvements or in the kitchen (I love baking bread!).

Multiple careers - started development in 2004 - and by 2005 I was on Rails. Ruby/Rails has been my goto tech since then. M.Sc. degree(s) in multiple tech domains. Over the years, I've had my own business ventures, led tech teams, mentored young-lings and peers, delved in ML and AI and still curious to this day. I'm passionate about AI and the new-wave of AI-capable solutions. I'm creating my first few RAG solutions. I can delve deep and talk business at the same time.