Riley Gray
Full-stack · Rails · Flutter · AWS
Experienced Software Developer with a proven track record building scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails, modern JavaScript frameworks, and cloud infrastructure. Skilled in full-stack development, API design, and working in fast-paced startup environments. Passionate about creating elegant solutions to complex problems and continuously learning new technologies.
Experience
Intermediate Software Developer
Nov 2025 — PresentWorking with Ruby on Rails, Python, JavaScript, SQL, and AWS to develop internal applications, workflow automation, and AI-powered solutions. Contributed to a Claude-powered self-review skill and a Rails localization writer skill that streamline employee performance reviews and improve writing efficiency. Responsible for ticket writing, ongoing support, and cross-team collaboration across a large number of repositories. Deliver scalable backend services, automated testing solutions, and platform improvements with a focus on reliability, maintainability, and developer experience.
Software Developer
Dec 2024 — Nov 2025Worked with Ruby on Rails, Hotwire/Turbo, jQuery, Stimulus, PostgreSQL, Docker, AWS, Python, Terraform, HTML, and CSS. Responsible for creating and supporting various web applications. Created a Rails 8 app and infrastructure on AWS for a new admin application for querying over 200 databases and compiling the data into a spreadsheet, as well as a tool for creating new multi-tenant sites with the push of a button. Part of a team creating a full suite of automated test cases using Python and Playwright.
Software Developer
Jan 2022 — Dec 2024Worked with Ruby on Rails, jQuery, Stimulus for Rails, MySQL, HTML, and CSS in a SaaS startup environment. Responsible for code reviews, creating APIs, developing new features, and fixing bugs. Worked on both front-end and back-end of a monolith web application and led the process of turning most functions into an API. Key features created include Twilio Video and text chatting, freelancer payout system, and in-browser contract signing.
Junior Software Developer
May 2021 — Aug 2021Third co-op term where I first learned Ruby on Rails and what it means to be a software developer. Hired as a full-time Software Developer upon completion of the term and graduation.
IT Support Technician
Jan 2020 — Dec 2020Two co-op terms with responsibilities split between software and hardware support. Answered help desk calls and repaired laptop hardware while setting up new equipment. Problem solving was essential in addressing constantly changing technical issues.
Education
Software Development & Network Engineering
Graduated Dec 2021Obtained a 3.9 GPA and graduated with honors. Participated in 3 co-op terms to apply school knowledge to practical experience.
Skills
Languages
- Ruby
- Python
- JavaScript
- Dart
- HTML5
- CSS3
Frameworks
- Ruby on Rails
- Flutter
- React
- jQuery
- Hotwire / Stimulus
Data & Infrastructure
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Docker
- AWS
- Terraform