Jewel Kim Arche

Software Developer with four years of experience building scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails, Vue.js, and RESTful APIs. Experienced in both backend and frontend development, integrating third-party services, and maintaining production systems. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Managers, QA engineers, and Business Analysts to deliver client-driven solutions.

Tech-savvy and committed to continuous learning, actively exploring new technologies and emerging frameworks to stay at the forefront of modern web development.

Software Developer at iRipple, Inc. (2023-12 – Present)

• Maintain and enhance existing web applications using Ruby for backend and Vue.js for the frontend, implementing new features, enhancements, frequently addressing and incorporating client requested changes and and bug fixing;
• Integrating APIs seamlessly to enhance application functionality, including third-party applications and conducting API testing and validation using Postman;
• Deploy application updates to staging and production environments, ensuring updates are tested, released, and monitored properly and used AWS EC2 and Amazon CloudWatch to monitor application health and assist with investigating server issues;
• Providing valuable assistance and collaboration to fellow Developers and working closely with Product Managers, Business Analyst and QA engineers to understand and implement client's requirements and ensure project success;
• Provide technical assistance to Support Specialists by investigating and resolving complex application issues that require developer-level analysis;
• Continuously develop technical skills and stay current with emerging technologies and industry practices

Ruby on Rails Developer (Independent Contractor) at Duckncover, Inc. (2025-06 – 2026-11)

• Responsible for developing new features, maintaining the existing codebase, implementing enhancements, and resolving reported bugs and production issues;
• Analyzed business requirements and existing system behavior to identify affected components, technical dependencies, and appropriate implementation approaches;
• Contributed to the full UI/UX redesign of the insurance platform, rebuilding and improving core pages, workflows, and existing functionalities;
• Deployed code changes to staging and production environments, supporting release updates and production maintenance;
• Write and maintain test suites, including unit tests using RSpec (BDD testing framework), to ensure the reliability and stability of the software;
• Collaborated with a US-based client through weekly meetings to discuss requirements, updates, and project progress;

Software Engineer at Bootyard Technologies (2022-08 – 2023-11)

• Maintained and implemented new features and enhancements for web applications using Ruby on Rails, adhering to industry best practices and coding standards and built front-end interfaces using HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, and STIMULUS, and integrated with back-end systems using RESTful APIs. Have also experience in Test Driven Development (TDD).
• Served as one of the team leads, actively participating in feature planning, task estimation, technical discussions, and development coordination;
• Utilized Git as a version control system, collaborating with team members to develop new features, enhance existing functionalities, and ensure the high performance and scalability of applications while tracking project progress;
• Contributed to code reviews and provided constructive feedback to improve code quality and follow best practices;
• Mentored interns and new developers, providing guidance and support to help them integrate into the team and develop their skills;

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – ACLC College of Ormoc (2018-08 – 2022-07)