Senior Full Stack Ruby on Rails Developer
(Job type: 100% remote from Alberta, British Columbia or Ontario in Canada, Full-time, Permanent)
Who is Gen II?
Gen II is a leading fund administration provider focused entirely on serving private capital asset managers and investors with a best-in-class combination of people, process, and technology. Gen II has more than $1 trillion in private fund capital assets under administration.
With offices in the US and Europe, we’re looking for do-ers, problem-solvers, and entrepreneurs like you who want to make an impact in our industry, grow with us, and create a community where everyone thrives.
Careers mean more at Gen II – more opportunity, more innovation, and more ideas! You’ll have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you and work alongside some of the best people in their field. You’ll also receive training which will advance your skill set, both technically and personally allowing you to achieve your career aspirations with us. Be part of our community that recognizes achievements, promotes from within, and receive meaningful benefits which focus on your physical, mental and financial well-being.
www.gen2fund.com
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Ruby on Rails Developer to design, build, and enhance a complex, cloud-based investment management platform used by leading private equity and real estate firms. This is a hands-on engineering role that involves both backend and frontend development, with a strong emphasis on building scalable, secure, and maintainable code.
You will work closely with product managers and other developers to plan features, review code, optimize performance, and improve development practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop scalable backend services using Ruby on Rails to support complex financial workflows, including transaction processing, reporting engines, third-party platform integrations, and secure APIs for internal and external data exchange.
- Build responsive, component-driven user interfaces using Hotwire (Turbo + Stimulus) and ViewComponent to deliver seamless and performant user experiences tailored to financial users.
- Optimize and maintain PostgreSQL databases, including writing and tuning complex queries and managing stored procedures where appropriate.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices to streamline automated testing, deployment, and environment management (e.g., GitHub Actions, Heroku, Docker).
- Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of cloud-hosted applications through monitoring, logging, and iterative improvements based on production feedback.
- Maintain compliance with financial regulations by following secure development practices, performing code reviews, and adhering to audit and governance requirements.
- Integrate with internal systems and third-party platforms to enhance operational efficiency, improve automation, and support evolving business needs.
- Pragmatically adopt new development tools and methodologies to enhance productivity, whether AI-assisted coding, testing frameworks, or emerging practices. Demonstrate learning agility in evaluating and integrating new technologies.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience developing and shipping full stack web applications
- Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and SQL
- Familiarity with frontend frameworks such as Stimulus, Hotwire, or React
- Solid understanding of software development best practices, secure coding principles, and test automation
- Strong fundamentals in system design, code review, and decomposing complex requirements into implementable components
- Experience working in an Agile team environment
- Comfortable working remotely with a distributed team
- Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD practices
- Adaptable mindset with demonstrated ability to learn and pragmatically adopt new development tools and practices
- Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of Private Equity Fund Administration or Fund Accounting
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Experience in fintech or investment platforms
- Exposure to CI/CD tools and infrastructure (e.g., GitHub Actions, Heroku)
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar container technologies
- Experience with performance tuning and security hardening in Rails apps
- Knowledge of accessibility, internationalization, and responsive design best practices
Why Join Us?
- Work on mission-critical financial systems in the private equity industry
- Be part of a collaborative and innovative team
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Play a key role in our technology transformation journey
If you're passionate about creating elegant solutions to complex financial problems and eager to drive innovation in financial services, we invite you to apply!
The salary range for this position is CAN $95,000 - CAN$140,000, in addition to a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package.