Lead Full Stack Developer (Ruby on Rails) – Healthcare
We're looking for an experienced
Lead Full Stack Developer
to join our India-based engineering team. This role involves leading design
and development efforts across backend, frontend, and cloud infrastructure
layers—while working closely with global product and engineering stakeholders.
You'll be hands-on with code while also mentoring developers, owning technical
decisions, and shaping scalable, high-performing software systems.
Ideal candidates bring deep experience in
Ruby on Rails
or
Python/Django
, solid frontend skills, and a strong grasp of modern cloud-native development
with AWS.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
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Lead technical design and delivery of backend services and full-stack
features
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Collaborate with architects and product stakeholders to translate
requirements into scalable solutions
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Serve as SME on core platform components and system architecture decisions
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Drive adoption of engineering best practices: code reviews, testing,
performance optimization, and CI/CD
Hands-on Development
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Write and review production-quality code in Ruby on Rails and/or
Python/Django
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Contribute to frontend development using JavaScript/React
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Implement and optimize database models and queries using PostgreSQL and
MySQL
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Build and manage services on AWS (EC2/ECS, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.)
Team Collaboration & Delivery Oversight
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Support sprint planning, estimation, and execution in Agile teams
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Work with cross-shore teams to ensure smooth handoffs, clear communication,
and alignment on priorities
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Lead technical discussions and unblock delivery challenges proactively
Mentorship & Growth
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Coach junior developers through technical guidance and code reviews
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Contribute to hiring and onboarding efforts for the India team
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Advocate for a culture of engineering excellence, feedback, and continuous
learning
Basic Qualifications
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8+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in a
technical leadership role
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Strong hands-on expertise with Ruby on Rails and/or Python/Django
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Experience building applications backed by PostgreSQL or MySQL
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Solid knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure and cloud-native architectures
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Exposure to frontend development using React, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
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Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices
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Strong problem-solving, architectural thinking, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
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Professional experience scaling web applications in production environments
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Deep understanding of RESTful API design, microservices, and distributed
systems
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Ability to mentor and guide teams across time zones
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Experience leading agile delivery in fast-paced product teams
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Passion for clean, maintainable code and modern engineering practices