Lead Developer Ruby on RailsLocation:Remote – Brazil We are seeking a hands-onLead Software Consultantto drive technical excellence and delivery across the full software lifecycle. This is a \"coding lead\" role—we need a practitioner who can champion best practices like TDD and Pair Programming while guiding team strategy and client architecture.Top PrioritiesHands-on Delivery:Lead by example by writing clean, reusable code alongside developers (no \"post-technical\" managers). Technical Leadership:Architect pragmatic solutions usingKotlin(highly desirable) andRuby on Rails. Process Advocacy:Implementation ofDevSecOps ,CI/CD, andAgile/Leanmethodologies. Consultancy & Strategy:Bridge the gap between business requirements and technical execution, managing stakeholders and navigating ambiguity. Technical Requirements (Kotlin is highly preferred but not required) • Primary Languages: Expert-level Kotlin and Ruby on Rails. • Methodologies: Mastery of TDD, Pair Programming, and Infrastructure Automation. • Leadership: Experience leading Agile teams and mentoring junior/senior engineers. • Cloud/DevOps (Preferred): Proficiency with AWS, Docker, or Kubernetes. Soft Skills & Impact • Mentorship: Passion for cultivating talent and fostering an inclusive team culture. • Strategic Influence: Ability to influence resource allocation and project direction. • Problem Solving: Comfortable making high-stakes decisions in ambiguous environments.Lead Grade Expectations: Problem Solving:Solves systemic and architectural problems even under high pressure; uses judgment to identify root causes before they impact the team. Leadership & Cultivation : Inspires a team to deliver impact; takes joint ownership of team output and proactively fosters an inclusive, feedback-rich culture. Scope of Influence:Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) impacting the direction of entire programs or services; influences resource allocation and strategic tech choices. Business Expertise:Quickly identifies when technical activities drift from business value; course-corrects by addressing the root cause and aligning with stakeholders. Interpersonal Skills:Uses high emotional intelligence to influence stakeholders beyond the project; promotes collaboration to identify strategic benefits. Operational Health:Champions the operational health of the account; ensures the team meets utilization and compliance while maintaining high delivery standards.