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RUBY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Work with Ruby experts trusted by the world’s top tech teams.

We’ve delivered hundreds of complex Ruby and Ruby on Rails development projects across industries with strict performance, security, and compliance demands. Onboard top Ruby developers in 2 weeks.

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Trusted by CTOs at 1500+ companies:

Custom Ruby development services

You’ve probably used products built by our Ruby developers.

From large Rails systems to custom microservices, we’ve handled the toughest challenges in Ruby and Rails development for companies of all sizes.

  • E-commerce Platforms

    We design and modernize full e-commerce platforms on Ruby on Rails. From product catalogs and carts to checkout and order flows, our RoR developers ensure reliable performance under load. 

    We integrate gateways, tax engines, and shipping providers, and connect storefronts to ERP, CRM, and finance systems. Our e-commerce solutions are scalable platforms that delight customers and keep operations compliant.

  • Ruby Performance Tuning

    We diagnose and remove performance bottlenecks in your Ruby applications. From N+1 queries and slow endpoints to Postgres tuning and caching strategies, our expert Ruby developers make your app faster and more efficient.  

    Using APM and OpenTelemetry, we provide clear visibility into where time is spent and deliver measurable gains in response times and throughput.

  • Monolith to Modular Architecture

    We restructure large Ruby codebases into well-scoped modules and extract services only where it pays off. Because we understand the pitfalls of ownership, contracts, and deployments, we can guide your teams through modularization while preserving stability and unlocking autonomy where it matters most. 

    We map domains, introduce Rails engines, define interfaces, and stage extractions behind flags. So you keep the simplicity of a monolith while giving teams the independence they need.

  • Contract-First API Development

    We design and ship external and internal APIs with explicit contracts and versioning. Our engineers know the real challenge is evolving APIs safely: balancing partner needs, data privacy, and long-term maintainability. 

    Our team addresses these upfront by publishing OpenAPI or GraphQL schemas, generating clients, enforcing contracts in CI, and logging with correlation IDs. As a result, you get stable integration surfaces that reduce partner risk and speed downstream delivery.

  • Rails Upgrade and Modernization

    We run structured upgrades that move legacy Ruby and Rails to supported versions. Our team handles the hard parts, everything from mitigating breaking changes to managing dependency risks and adapting autoloading to Zeitwerk. 

    We use version windows, dual-booting, and parity testing to keep upgrades predictable and low-risk. The result is a current, supportable platform with a documented cadence for future releases.

  • Heroku-to-AWS Migration

    Our Rails development teams migrate production Rails workloads from Heroku to AWS without service disruption. With experience across dozens of migrations, we know how to navigate the tricky details of networking, secrets, data movement, and cost control. 

    We containerize applications, provision parity in ECS or EKS, move data with minimal downtime, and secure secrets with KMS or Vault. What you end up with is a flexible, cost-optimized AWS environment with the governance controls needed for scale.

  • Production Monitoring and SLO Implementation

    We implement complete monitoring and alerting for Ruby applications in production. Our engineers instrument code with OpenTelemetry and modern APM tools to trace requests across jobs, caches, and databases. 

    We define meaningful SLOs tied to customer experience, set up actionable alerts, and integrate them with your team’s workflow. This means clear visibility into system health, faster response to issues, and confidence your applications will perform reliably at scale.

Their engineers perform at very high standards. We've had a strong relationship for almost 7 years."

The best partnerships are the ones you don't have to worry about. We deliver the kind of technical execution and reliability that builds long-term trust. It's why clients consistently praise our work quality and performance.

OUR RUBY DEVELOPMENT TEAM

Backed by 4000+ devs

Why tech leaders choose our Ruby teams:

We deliver reliably at enterprise-grade scale and integrate cleanly with in-house product, platform, and security teams. Our engagements run with clear owners, published KPIs, and a steady, reviewable cadence.

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  • Top 1% Ruby Developers

    We hire the best of the best (fewer than 1% of applicants) and staff your projects with experienced Ruby developers with deep expertise in Rails. Everyone on our team has passed a rigorous multi-month evaluation process featuring hands-on technical assessments and interviews specific to Ruby platforms.

  • Scalable, Time Zone-Aligned Teams

    With 4,000+ senior software engineers on staff, we give you the flexibility to scale your team up quickly. Plus, guaranteed time zone overlap means our engineers join your stand-ups, pair-program, and resolve issues with you in real-time. Because our expertise extends beyond Ruby to the full modern web stack, scaling Ruby projects is seamless.

  • Predictable Delivery

    With hundreds of Ruby projects under our belts, we know how to maintain predictable velocity even in the most complex monoliths. Our teams bring clear ownership, measurable KPIs, and a reviewable cadence. These transparency practices keep stakeholders aligned and roadmaps moving forward.

Ruby case studies

Hundreds of Ruby projects delivered.

Our proven track record means you get software that meets strict technical and business standards.

  • E-COMMERCE & RETAIL

    Maintained Site Reliability for a Leading Deals Platform

    Groupon
  • E-LEARNING & TRAINING

    Maintained and Enhanced Market-leading Edtech Platforms

    Instructure
  • BIOTECHNOLOGY & E-COMMERCE

    Launched a New Synthetic DNA Product on a Custom e-Commerce Platform

Looking for a team with this kind of track record?
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Tools for Ruby development

The ecosystem we use for Ruby projects:

Our teams use proven, well-supported tools for Ruby development, with the flexibility to match the technologies your organization already relies on.

  • Core Frameworks & Languages

    We standardize on modern, supported versions of Ruby and Rails to ensure a strong security posture and clear upgrade paths. Our priority is to build on a stable, well-understood foundation that favors long-term maintainability over trends.

    • Ruby
    • Rails
    • Rack
    • Puma
    • Sinatra
    • RBS or Sorbet
  • APIs & Integration

    Interfaces are contract-driven and explicitly versioned to ensure stability for downstream teams. Our goal is to create predictable, reliable integration points that reduce cross-team friction and prevent breaking changes.

    • JSON:API
    • OpenAPI
    • Swagger
    • GraphQL Ruby
    • Grape
    • Faraday
  • Background Jobs & Event Processing

    We treat job systems as critical infrastructure, building them with defined SLAs, idempotency, ordering guarantees, dead-letter queues, and clear monitoring to ensure nothing gets lost.

    • Sidekiq
    • Sidekiq Pro
    • Active Job
    • Redis
    • Kafka
    • GoodJob
    • Delayed::Job
  • Data Stores & Caching

    Our philosophy is centered on data integrity and measurable performance. We choose scalable data stores with a proven track record and introduce caching only where it provides a clear benefit. This ensures the database remains the stable, authoritative core of the application.

    • PostgreSQL
    • MySQL
    • Redis
    • Elasticsearch
    • OpenSearch
  • Testing & Quality Assurance

    We prioritize tests that directly reduce business risk, from unit-level assertions to end-to-end user flows. Every change is validated against automated security, style, and dependency checks before it can be merged.

    • RSpec
    • Minitest
    • Capybara
    • Pact
    • RuboCop
    • Brakeman
    • Bundler Audit
  • CI/CD & Release

    We believe the safest production environment is one that changes frequently in small, controlled increments. Our development process and CI/CD pipelines prioritize automation, evidence collection for compliance, and reversible release strategies.

    • GitHub Actions
    • CircleCI
    • Argo Rollouts
    • Flagger
  • Observability & Security

    We prioritize end-to-end visibility, ensuring every action is traceable from the user request to the database. Security is integrated throughout the lifecycle, not bolted on at the end.

    • OpenTelemetry
    • Datadog
    • New Relic
    • Grafana
    • Sentry
    • Honeybadger
    • Vault
    • AWS KMS
  • Cloud & Infrastructure

    We use containers and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to create consistent, production-parity environments for every stage of development. We deliver a fully documented and operable system for your team.

    • Docker
    • Kubernetes
    • ECS
    • EKS
    • Terraform
    • AWS

Client testimonials

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Our work holds up in reviews, in production, and in front of the board.

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Flexible engagement models

Need extra Ruby expertise?
Plug us in where you need us most.

We customize every engagement to fit your workflow, priorities, and delivery needs.

  • Need a couple of extra software engineers on your team?

    Staff Augmentation

    Get senior, production-ready developers who integrate directly into your internal team. They work your hours, join your standups, and follow your workflows—just like any full-time engineer.

  • Need a few teams to deliver several projects in simultaneously?

    Dedicated teams

    Spin up focused, delivery-ready pods to handle full builds or workstreams. Together we align on priorities. Then our tech PMs lead the team and drive delivery to maintain velocity and consistency.

  • Want to offload everything to us, from start to finish?

    Software outsourcing

    Hand off the full project lifecycle, from planning to deployment. You define the outcomes. We take full ownership of the execution and keep you looped in every step of the way.

Kick off Ruby projects in 2-4 weeks.

We have reps across the US.

Speak with a client engagement specialist near you.

  1. Discuss solutions and decide team structure.

    Tell us more about your needs. We'll discuss the best-fit solutions and team structure based on your success metrics, timeline, budget, and required skill sets.

  2. Onboard your team and get to work.

    With project specifications finalized, we select your team. We're able to onboard developers and assemble dedicated teams in 2-4 weeks after signature.

  3. We track performance on an ongoing basis.

    We continually monitor our teams' work to make sure they're meeting your quantity and quality of work standards at all times.

Our Awards

Global companies have trusted us to build and scale Ruby solutions for over a decade.

  • Forcepoint
  • Abbott
  • AbbVie
  • Abra
  • Acklands-Grainger
  • Acumen
  • Arlo
  • Associated Press
  • Autodesk
  • Avigilon
  • Azlo
  • BBVA
  • Blackboard
  • Burger King
  • Care.com
  • Chime
  • ConsumerAffairs
  • GlobalStart
  • CropTrak
  • eBay
  • Ernst & Young
  • Fresenius
  • Gennev
  • Google
  • Great Wolf Lodge
  • Groupon
  • Hewllet-Packard
  • HomeAdvisor
  • IBM
  • Instructure
  • IPG Mediabrands
  • IQVIA
  • iSeatz
  • iWave
  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Kapsch
  • Keller Williams
  • Kinesso
  • Limeade
  • Netgear
  • Newsela
  • NextRoll
  • Panasonic
  • Patra Company
  • Pinterest
  • R/GA
  • Regeneron
  • Repay
  • Rolls-Royce
  • Salesforce
  • Sana Sano Consulting
  • SAP
  • SiriusXM
  • Swordpoint
  • Thomson Reuters
  • Ticket Galaxy
  • Trone Brand Energy
  • Turner
  • Udemy
  • Univision
  • Urban Outfitters
  • Verisk
  • ViacomCBS
  • Volkswagen
  • Volvo
  • Whirlpool
  • Xtensifi

Excellence.
Our minimum bar for client delivery.

Over 130 awards, accolades, and achievements showcase our quality and commitment to client success.

Our trophy cabinet
  • 1,250+projects
    delivered
    projects executed successfully
  • 130+industry
    sectors
    industry sectors industry sectors
  • America's Fastest-Growing Companies 2025 by Financial Times
    America's Fastest-Growing Companies 2025 by Financial Times
  • Top 100 U.S. IT Innovators 2025 by CIO100 Awards
    Top 100 U.S. IT Innovators 2025 by CIO100 Awards
  • Nearshore North America Top Software Developers 2025 by Clutch
    Nearshore North America Top Software Developers 2025 by Clutch
  • Top 100 Global Outsourcing Providers 2024 by IAOP Global Outsourcing 100
    Top 100 Global Outsourcing Providers 2024 by IAOP Global Outsourcing 100

Accelerate Ruby development and delivery with our top-rated nearshore teams.

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Ruby FAQ

What tech leaders ask about Ruby before pulling us in:

  • How senior are your Ruby engineers, and will we work directly with them?

    Our Ruby engineers are highly skilled seniors with 10+ years of experience, on average. We’re extremely selective. Candidates go through a multi-month evaluation featuring hands-on technical assessments and interviews specific to Ruby and Ruby on Rails development. 

    We also vet for English fluency, critical thinking, culture fit, and other key soft skills. Fewer than 1% of over 2 million annual applicants are invited to join our team. That means you’ll be working directly with top-performing developers who’ve already proven themselves on large, complex Ruby and Rails projects.

  • How quickly can you staff a Ruby team?

    We typically staff in 2–4 weeks. Ramp speed depends on environment access, team structure, and documentation, but our senior teams reach steady throughput faster than new hires. As an experienced Rails development company, we’re structured to move quickly without sacrificing quality.

  • What kind of Rails projects have you worked on?

    We’ve delivered hundreds of Rails development projects across various industries, from e-commerce platforms to SaaS web apps. Our teams have built and scaled applications on the Rails framework for startups, mid-market firms, and large enterprises. 

    We’ve handled everything from rapid MVPs to large, mission-critical systems. No matter what your project looks like, chances are we’ve already delivered something similar.

  • How do you handle Rails upgrades from 5 or 6 to 7 without disruption?

    Our experience comes from performing dozens of Ruby migrations on large, mission-critical applications. We use techniques like dual-booting to run both versions simultaneously and parity tests to prove correctness before the final cutover. Our 4,000-strong engineering bench gives us the unique ability to dedicate a specialized Rails team to your upgrade, minimizing disruptions.

  • What’s your approach to improving performance in a large Rails monolith?

    We profile the entire system, address N+1 queries, set performance budgets, and add caching where it makes a measurable difference. Our database work includes query plans, indexes, and safe migration sequencing. This process not only improves speed and stability under load. It also produces higher-quality code that’s easier to maintain and extend over time.

  • How do you handle time zones and communication with US teams?

    Our nearshore teams work in US time zones, allowing full integration with your existing team. We don't operate like an async, far-shore vendor. We join your daily meetings, collaborate live in your tools, and share a work culture that values proactivity and clear expectations. All our engineers are fluent in English and are vetted for a strong work culture fit.

  • How quickly can you scale up if needs shift?

    We can scale Ruby teams in a matter of weeks, not months. Whether you need to add a few Rails developers or spin up multiple pods, you can adjust capacity quickly without losing the consistency of how the team is managed and how you interact with us. Our model helps maintain momentum and supports your project’s success without slowdowns.

  • We operate in a regulated industry. How does your team handle compliance?

    Our teams have extensive experience delivering Ruby applications that meet standards like HIPAA and SOC 2. We design security and compliance into the system from the start. This includes secure coding practices, strict data handling, and compliant infrastructure choices. 

    We also automate evidence collection so audits run smoothly, allowing your team to stay focused on the product while we keep you aligned with industry best practices.

  • Can you support agile methodologies and MVP development?

    Yes. We follow agile methodologies to help clients move quickly and adapt as priorities shift. For early-stage initiatives, we specialize in MVP development that balances speed with scalability. So you get a working web app or mobile app fast, while keeping the path open for future growth.

  • Do you offer ongoing support after launch?

    Absolutely. We don’t just hand over code and disappear. Our RoR development teams provide ongoing support to keep your applications secure, performant, and aligned with business objectives. 

    Whether it’s feature extensions, upgrades, or long-term maintenance, we stay engaged as a trusted outsourcing partner.

  • Can you support other custom software development projects?

    Yes. While we’re well known for our Rails software development services, we also deliver a wide range of custom software development services. Many Ruby and Rails apps power APIs that connect to mobile apps, front ends, and cloud platforms — and our teams bring the technical expertise to build and integrate across the full stack.

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