ROR Full Stack Developer II

About the job

Overview Join RealPage as a ROR Full Stack Developer II, contributing to a high-performance technology platform that powers critical workflows in the real estate domain. Our systems support investment tracking, CRM, document management, reporting, and automation—built on Ruby on Rails , JRuby , DB2 , and a modern UI powered by React.js , supported by a strong DevOps team for deployments and operational excellence. You will contribute across the backend (Rails/JRuby/Java), front-end (React/jQuery/Bootstrap), and database layers, helping to deliver new features with reliability and scalability. Responsibilities • Develop, maintain, and enhance applications primarily using Ruby on Rails and JRuby , along with occasional contributions in Java services. • Build and update UI components using React.js , JavaScript , jQuery , HTML , and CSS . • Collaborate with cross-functional teams during planning, grooming, and design discussions. • Work in an Agile environment with two-week sprints , delivering planned stories and enhancements. • Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) and write high-quality test suites using RSpec . • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex issues across backend, frontend, and integrations. • Participate in peer code reviews, ensuring clean, maintainable, and reusable code. • Work closely with Product/BA teams to understand business requirements and deliver well-implemented features with minimal supervision. • Maintain and optimize integrations with systems such as Kafka , Redis , Tomcat , and internal Java services. • Help maintain CI/CD workflows using Docker-based environments. Qualifications • 4+ years of professional web development experience with strong hands-on in Ruby on Rails . • Working knowledge of JRuby , Java , and ability to navigate hybrid systems. • Strong understanding of MVC , ORM , OOP , and REST API architecture. • Proficient in SQL with solid experience working on DB2 (or similar relational databases). • Familiar with Kafka , Redis , Docker , and microservice communication patterns. • Strong experience in RSpec , mocking, and test-driven development. • Experience with front-end technologies: React.js , JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, HTML, CSS. • Good debugging skills—ability to analyze logs, traces, and isolate root causes efficiently. • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Experience with full product lifecycle development. • Exposure to large-scale enterprise systems, preferably with hybrid architectures (Rails + Java). • Ability to work comfortably in legacy codebases and gradually modernize them. • Understanding of performance optimization, caching techniques, and background job processing.

Requirements

• Ruby on Rails
• JRuby
• Java
• React.js
• JavaScript
• jQuery
• HTML
• CSS
• SQL
• RSpec
• Kafka
• Redis
• Docker

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional web development experience
• Strong hands-on in Ruby on Rails
• Working knowledge of JRuby and Java
• Strong understanding of MVC, ORM, OOP, and REST API architecture

Preferred Technologies

• Ruby on Rails
• JRuby
• Java
• React.js
• JavaScript
• jQuery
• HTML
• CSS
• SQL
• RSpec
• Kafka
• Redis
• Docker