Ruby on Rails development · United States
Rails engineering for applications your business depends on
Many U.S. businesses run core operations on a Rails application that has grown for years. We help build new Rails products and keep existing ones upgradeable, tested, and secure, without rewriting what still works.
30-minute initial call · DEVRUBY LLC works remotely with U.S. businesses.
Signs this may be the right next step
- The application runs on an outdated Ruby or Rails version and every upgrade feels risky.
- Releases slow down because test coverage is thin and nobody wants to touch certain models.
- Background jobs, slow queries, or N+1 issues are hurting response times as data grows.
What the work can include
- A technical assessment of the codebase, gems, Ruby/Rails versions, tests, and deployment.
- Incremental Ruby and Rails upgrades with a tested path for each step.
- New features, APIs, and integrations built in idiomatic Rails with automated tests.
- Performance and security fixes backed by profiling and tools such as Brakeman and bundler-audit.
Project fit
Who this is for
Best for teams that own a Rails application in production, or are starting one, and need senior help without hiring a full in-house team.
The discovery call is used to understand the context, identify missing information, and decide whether there is a sensible first scope.
Read our guide: Rails 7 to 8 upgrade guide: what breaks and how to plan it
Frequently asked questions
Can you take over an existing Rails application?
Yes. We start with a read-only assessment of the repository, dependencies, tests, and deployment so the first scope is based on what the code actually needs, not on assumptions.
Do you recommend rewriting old Rails apps?
Rarely. An incremental upgrade usually preserves business rules that are hard to rediscover. A rewrite is discussed only when the assessment shows the existing code cannot be safely evolved.
Can you work alongside our developers?
Yes. We can contribute through your repository, pull requests, and review process, and leave documentation so your team keeps ownership of the code.
Want to evaluate the situation with context?
Tell us about the workflow, systems involved, and outcome you need. We will use the call to determine a practical next step.
Tell us about your project