Hire Ruby on Rails developers

When in-house makes sense:

• You need long-term ownership of core architecture and product decisions.

• You want continuity in roadmap planning and internal knowledge.

When outstaffing with KPSmakes sense:

• You need rapid development, but don’t want to build a heavy internal hiring process.

• You need flexibility: bring in freelance Ruby support hourly for a release, or dedicated Ruby capacity full-time for steady delivery.

• You have clear project requirements, but not enough Rails developers to keep up.

• You need specialists for upgrades, performance optimization, api development, or integrations.

How KPS supports the hybrid model:

• The delivery team aligns on responsibilities, ownership, and handoffs between your team and our freelance Ruby developers and ROR developers.

• Senior engineers vet for technical depth in the Ruby language and the Rails framework, plus technical and soft skills. For senior developers, we also check mentorship and maintainable code standards.

• The tech reviewer validates 2026-ready skills: recent Rails improvements, testing tools, and security awareness, including clean continuous integration habits.

• The recruitment team sources candidates through proven channels, including GitHub and niche Ruby communities and job boards, to find relevant RoR experience faster.

• The onboarding coordinator matches engineers who can work inside your workflow, including your version control systems (Git), PR rules, and release cadence.

• You can hire freelance Ruby developers remotely and expand the talent pool beyond one location, which makes it easier to find a strong fit.

The goal is simple: keep core product ownership with you, and use KPS to scale execution when internal hiring would take too long or create overhead.

KPS uses a structured hiring process to help you hire Ruby on Rails developers who can deliver in real production conditions. This is especially important when you’re adding external ROR developers to support a core product team and need consistency from day one.

What we validate technically:

• Strong fundamentals in the Ruby programming language and the Rails framework (production Rails applications, not just tutorials).

• Git workflows and version control systems discipline (PR hygiene, reviews, branching).

• Testing experience (RSpec, automated testing, and when test-driven development fits).

• CI habits (keeping continuous integration checks clean and useful).

• Security awareness (common Rails vulnerabilities and how to reduce risk).

• Up-to-date Rails knowledge (recent Rails improvements; for senior developers, we also check modern Rails features like Solid Queue, Solid Cache, and Solid Cable when relevant).

What we validate beyond code:

• Technical and soft skills: communication, self-organization, problem-solving, ownership, and willingness to learn as the stack evolves.

• Ability to explain trade-offs and collaborate with PMs, designers, and other team members.

You get Rails developers who can ship, communicate, and keep the codebase maintainable over time.

Yes. KPS supports both models, and we help you choose based on delivery risk and workload patterns — so you can hire Ruby on Rails developers in the format that fits your roadmap. This is a common setup for larger product teams: keep a small core team and add remote Ruby capacity through outsourcing when needed.

Dedicated (full-time) Ruby on Rails developers:

• Best when you need consistency, long-term ownership, and predictable velocity.

• Works well for core product development, ongoing roadmap execution, and maintenance.

• Full-time engineers usually bring stronger continuity because they stay close to the product and standards over time.

Hourly/part-time Rails developers:

• Best when work comes in waves: releases, migrations, performance optimization, or integrations.

• Useful when you want to scale capacity up or down without long-term commitments.

• Fits well with remote work, which expands the talent pool and helps you find the right match faster.

How KPS keeps it controlled:

• We run a structured hiring process, including screening and a standardized technical check, so you don’t rely on CVs alone.

• We validate practical Rails delivery in the Rails framework, including Git and version control systems discipline.

• We vet 2026-ready skills: recent Rails improvements, testing tools, and automated testing, plus security awareness. For senior developers, we also check Solid Queue / Solid Cache / Solid Cable when relevant.

• We align on project, scope, responsibilities, and success criteria upfront (so “flexible” doesn’t mean “unclear”).

• We confirm overlap hours, response expectations, and communication routines.

• If priorities change, we can adjust staffing faster than a traditional hiring loop.

This way, you get flexibility when you need it and stability when the product needs continuity.

KPS' Ruby developers cover the most common delivery needs teams face in modern web development, from building to scaling and maintaining Rails products.

Typical scope:

• Web application development in Ruby on Rails (new features, refactoring, modularization).

• API development (REST APIs, service integrations, internal platforms).

• Database management (Active Record modeling, migrations, query optimization, PostgreSQL/MySQL).

• Background jobs and async processing (Sidekiq and Rails-native approaches were used).

• Performance optimization (caching with Redis, reducing load, improving response times).

• Front-end integration (working with React/Vue teams and stable API contracts).

• Testing and release safety (RSpec, practical automation, CI/CD alignment).

• Rails upgrades and maintenance (stability work without breaking production).

During kickoff, we translate this into a clear Ruby developer job description so you don’t get "generalists" when you need a specific Rails skill set.

In most cases, KPS can move from a kickoff call to a shortlist quickly — the exact pace depends on how clear your project requirements are (Rails version, API work vs maintenance, time zone overlap, and seniority). Once the scope is clear, we run a tight flow: shortlist → interviews → selection → onboarding, with support at each step so you don’t lose time on mismatched profiles.

For budget planning, we use market benchmarks to set realistic expectations, then translate them into a clean monthly plan with KPS. Here’s what typical salary ranges look like today (useful as a reference point when you compare options):

• US (Glassdoor): typical range $100,819–$188,195/year (avg ~$134,425/year) for Ruby on Rails Developer roles.

• UK (Glassdoor): typical range £35,230–£63,637/year (avg ~£47,349/year).

• Germany (Glassdoor): typical range €60,000–€70,000/year (avg ~€65,000/year).

• Ukraine (DOU): Ruby on Rails is reported at a $4,400 median/month in the "by frameworks" section.

With KPS, you get transparent monthly pricing for the exact seniority and scope you need — and you can scale the team up or down if priorities change.