Senior Ruby Developer

Location:Remote LATAMEngagement:Part-time ContractorStart Date:End of NovemberDuration:2 sprints, with strong potential for continued work until June ****Schedule:~25 hours per weekAbout the RoleWe're looking for aRuby Specialistwith deep experience in Discourse to deliver a fast, clean, and production-ready P1 integration between Discourse and an existing Community application. The integration includes SSO via Okta and OIDC, group and role mapping, backend adapters, shared UI elements, webhook delivery into our analytics stack, and a smooth cutover plan.This is a high-impact engagement supporting an active squad. You'll work closely with backend, frontend, security, IT, and data engineering partners to unblock engineers, validate designs, and land the integration safely behind feature flags. If the initial scope goes well, the engagement is expected to extend through mid-****.We're looking for someone proactive, calm under pressure, and comfortable operating in a multi-team environment where clarity and speed matter.ResponsibilitiesDeliver the P1 Discourse to a Community application integration within two sprintsImplement SSO using Okta and OIDC, ensuring secure token handling and session flowsCreate and test group and role mapping between the Community roles and Discourse groupsBuild backend Ruby adapters for moderation, taxonomy, and role syncing, gated behind feature flagsImplement shared header and navigation elements for a consistent cross-platform experienceCreate and validate webhook pipelines from Discourse into Snowflake for analyticsDevelop a clear cutover and rollback plan, including checklists and validation stepsWrite or review technical designs, threat models, and operational readiness docsPair with frontend and backend engineers to land adapters, UI integration, and test coverageCoordinate closely with Security and IT on Okta configuration, secrets, and access policiesWork with Data Engineering to finalize webhook schemas, retries, and observabilitySupport sprint ceremonies, demos, and unblock teammates on integration or Ruby-related workEnsure all deliverables are tested, documented, and ready for productionRequirements5+ years of experience with Ruby and Ruby on RailsStrong hands-on experience customizing and extending DiscourseDeep understanding of SSO flows [OIDC, OAuth2, Okta] and secure token handlingProven experience delivering integrations behind feature flags or staged rolloutsComfortable writing technical designs, threat models, and operational runbooksSolid experience with APIs, background jobs, webhooks, and data syncingExcellent communication and collaboration skills in distributed teamsAdvanced EnglishNice to HaveExperience with Snowflake or similar analytics platformsFamiliarity with frontend integration of shared headers or cross-app navigationPrior work in enterprise environments that require coordination across IT, Security, and Data teamsExperience building rollback strategies and production cutover plansHands-on experience with DevOps or infrastructure supporting Ruby servicesWhy JoinThis is a critical, high-visibility integration that will significantly impact how users navigate between Discourse and the Community platform within a large US company. You'll collaborate with a focused, friendly, and fast-moving team, and you'll own a deliverable that immediately impacts thousands of users. The work is scoped, essential, and a strong performer will be invited to continue supporting the platform through June ****.If you enjoy solving complex integration puzzles, delivering reliable Ruby code, and helping cross-functional teams move faster, this project is an excellent fit.