Ruby on Rails Development Services in Kentucky
Expert Rails developers in Kentucky building production-ready applications for growing businesses. Serving clients throughout KY and nationwide.
Founded in 2020. Our team includes US and global experts with 15 years in IT and Manufacturing Management. US and global expert team. We specialize in building scalable, maintainable Rails applications. Our approach combines human expertise with AI-powered tools to deliver exceptional results faster and more efficiently.
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Schedule Free ConsultationWhy Choose Ruby on Rails for Your Next Project?
Ruby on Rails isn't just a framework—it's a proven platform that powers some of the world's most successful startups and enterprises. Here's why Rails should be your technology choice.
When you choose Rails, you're choosing a technology stack that has been battle-tested by companies processing billions of dollars in transactions, serving millions of users, and handling enterprise-scale workloads. Rails isn't just a framework—it's a complete ecosystem designed to help you build better software faster, with fewer bugs, and at a lower cost.
🚀 Rapid Development
Rails' convention over configuration philosophy means we can build features 3-5x faster than with other frameworks. Your MVP can be in production in weeks, not months. This speed-to-market advantage gives you a critical edge over competitors still stuck in development cycles.
💰 Cost Efficiency
With Rails, you get more done with fewer developers. The framework's built-in features and extensive gem ecosystem eliminate the need to build common functionality from scratch. This translates directly to lower development costs and faster ROI on your technology investment.
📈 Scalability
Rails powers applications serving millions of users. Companies like GitHub, Shopify, Airbnb, and Basecamp all run on Rails at massive scale. We build with scalability in mind from day one, ensuring your application grows with your business without costly rewrites.
🛡️ Security First
Rails has built-in protections against common vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS attacks, and CSRF. We follow Rails security best practices and conduct regular security audits to ensure your application and data remain protected.
🔧 Maintainability
Rails code is clean, readable, and follows consistent conventions. This means your application is easy to maintain, extend, and debug. Future developers (or your team) can jump in quickly without weeks of onboarding.
🌐 Active Community
With over 5,000 contributors and millions of developers worldwide, Rails has a vibrant ecosystem. Problems get solved quickly, new features are constantly added, and you have access to thousands of open-source gems that accelerate development.
Human Expertise + AI Tools = Best Results
We combine the best of both worlds to deliver exceptional software faster.
🧠 Human Expertise
Our experienced developers bring deep Rails knowledge, architectural thinking, and problem-solving skills. We understand your business needs, make strategic decisions, and ensure code quality that stands the test of time.
- Strategic architecture decisions
- Code quality and best practices
- Business logic and requirements
- Team collaboration and communication
🤖 AI-Powered Tools
We leverage cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate development, catch bugs early, and maintain consistency. AI helps us write boilerplate code, generate tests, and optimize performance—freeing our developers to focus on complex problems.
- Code generation and scaffolding
- Automated testing and QA
- Performance optimization
- Documentation generation
The Result: Faster delivery, higher quality, and better value. We use AI to handle repetitive tasks while our human experts focus on what matters most—building software that solves your business problems.
Our Rails Development Services
From greenfield applications to legacy system modernization, we deliver end-to-end Rails solutions.
Whether you're building a new application from scratch, modernizing an existing Rails app, or need ongoing support, we have the expertise and experience to deliver results. Our team has worked on everything from small MVPs to enterprise applications processing millions of transactions. We understand Rails at every level—from the framework internals to deployment best practices.
Custom Rails Applications
Build your application from the ground up with Rails. We handle everything from initial architecture to deployment, ensuring your application is production-ready, scalable, and maintainable.
- Full-stack Rails development
- API design and implementation
- Database architecture
- Third-party integrations
Rails Application Modernization
Upgrade legacy Rails applications to the latest versions, improve performance, and refactor code for maintainability. We ensure zero downtime during migrations.
- Version upgrades
- Performance optimization
- Code refactoring
- Security hardening
Rails API Development
Build robust, RESTful APIs with Rails for your mobile apps, frontend frameworks, or microservices architecture. We follow API best practices for security, versioning, and documentation.
- RESTful API design
- GraphQL implementation
- API documentation
- Authentication & authorization
Rails Maintenance & Support
Ongoing maintenance, bug fixes, and feature additions for existing Rails applications. We become an extension of your team, handling all technical aspects so you can focus on business growth.
- 24/7 monitoring
- Bug fixes & patches
- Feature additions
- Performance monitoring
Rails Consulting
Technical strategy, architecture reviews, code audits, and team training. We help you make informed decisions about your Rails application's future.
- Architecture reviews
- Code audits
- Technical strategy
- Team training
Rails DevOps & Deployment
Set up CI/CD pipelines, configure production environments, and ensure your Rails application deploys smoothly and runs reliably in production.
- CI/CD setup
- Docker containerization
- Cloud deployment
- Monitoring & logging
Rails Projects We've Built
Real applications, real results. See how we've helped businesses scale with Rails.
Every project is unique, but they all share one thing: results. We don't just write code—we solve business problems. Whether it's increasing revenue, reducing costs, improving efficiency, or enabling new capabilities, our Rails applications deliver measurable business value. Here are some examples of what we've built and the impact it's had.
E-Commerce Platform
Built a scalable Rails e-commerce platform processing $2M+ in annual transactions. Implemented real-time inventory management, payment processing, and order fulfillment systems. Reduced page load times by 60% and increased conversion rates by 35%.
Technologies: Rails 7, PostgreSQL, Redis, Sidekiq, Stripe API
SaaS Application
Developed a multi-tenant SaaS platform serving 500+ businesses. Implemented subscription management, user authentication, and data analytics. Achieved 99.9% uptime and scaled from 0 to 10,000+ users in 6 months.
Technologies: Rails 7, PostgreSQL, React, AWS, Docker
API Platform
Created a robust Rails API powering mobile and web applications. Handles 1M+ API requests daily with sub-100ms response times. Implemented comprehensive authentication, rate limiting, and monitoring.
Technologies: Rails API, PostgreSQL, Redis, JWT, GraphQL
Legacy Modernization
Upgraded a Rails 4 application to Rails 7, improving performance by 40% and reducing infrastructure costs by 30%. Refactored legacy code, improved test coverage to 90%, and implemented modern development practices.
Technologies: Rails 7, PostgreSQL, RSpec, Docker, CI/CD
Our Proven Development Process
We follow a structured, transparent process that ensures your project stays on track, on budget, and delivers results.
1. Discovery & Planning
We start by understanding your business, goals, and requirements. We conduct stakeholder interviews, analyze your current systems, and define success metrics. This phase includes technical architecture planning, technology selection, and creating a detailed project roadmap with timelines and milestones.
2. Design & Architecture
Before writing code, we design the system architecture, database schema, API structure, and user flows. We create wireframes, technical specifications, and establish coding standards. This upfront planning prevents costly changes later and ensures we build the right solution.
3. Development & Testing
We develop in iterative sprints with regular demos and feedback. Every feature is code-reviewed, tested (unit, integration, E2E), and documented. We follow Rails best practices, maintain high test coverage, and ensure code quality throughout the development process.
4. Deployment & Launch
We handle all deployment tasks: setting up production environments, configuring CI/CD pipelines, database migrations, and monitoring. We conduct thorough testing in staging before production launch, ensuring zero downtime deployments and smooth rollouts.
5. Support & Maintenance
After launch, we provide post-launch support, bug fixes, and monitoring. We offer ongoing maintenance options and can add new features as your business grows. We're committed to your long-term success, not just delivering a project and walking away.
6. Knowledge Transfer
We document everything and provide training for your team. You'll receive complete codebase access, documentation, deployment guides, and knowledge transfer sessions. We ensure you can maintain and extend your application independently if needed.
Choose the Right Pricing Model for Your Rails Project
No hidden fees, no surprises. Choose the pricing model that works best for your project.
Monthly Retainer
+ $125/hr (discounted rate)
Includes ~4 hours/month + access to discounted hourly rate
Perfect for:
- Ongoing maintenance & support
- Regular feature additions
- Priority support access
- Save 37.5% on hourly work
Note: $125/hr rate only available with monthly retainer
Weekly Rate
Minimum: 1 month commitment
Additional developers: $2,500/wk each
Perfect for:
- Dedicated full-time development
- Faster project delivery
- Team scaling
- Long-term projects
One-Time Projects
No retainer required
Perfect for:
- Single projects
- One-off consulting
- Short-term needs
- No ongoing commitment
Tip: Save 37.5% with monthly retainer ($125/hr)
All projects include: Code reviews, testing, documentation, and deployment support.
Get Custom QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Rails development with us.
Hamilton Development Company provides expert Ruby on Rails development services in Kentucky. Based in Bardstown, KY, we serve clients throughout Kentucky (KY) including Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, and Covington, as well as clients nationwide. Our Rails developers have 15+ years of experience building scalable, production-ready applications.
Rails offers several advantages: Faster development (3-5x faster than many alternatives), Built-in best practices that reduce bugs, Mature ecosystem with thousands of gems, Proven scalability (powering GitHub, Shopify, Airbnb), Convention over configuration means less decision fatigue. For most business applications, Rails provides the best balance of speed, maintainability, and cost-effectiveness.
Timeline depends on complexity: MVP: 4-8 weeks, Small application: 8-12 weeks, Medium application: 12-20 weeks, Large enterprise application: 20+ weeks. Rails' rapid development capabilities mean we can often deliver faster than other frameworks while maintaining high code quality. We'll provide a detailed timeline during your free consultation.
Absolutely. Rails powers some of the world's highest-traffic sites: GitHub (60M+ users), Shopify (millions of stores), Airbnb (millions of listings), Basecamp (millions of users). We build with scalability in mind from day one: proper database indexing, caching strategies, background job processing, CDN integration, and horizontal scaling capabilities. Your Rails application can scale from startup to enterprise with proper architecture.
Yes. We specialize in Rails API mode for headless applications: RESTful APIs for mobile and frontend apps, GraphQL APIs when needed, Authentication (JWT, OAuth), Real-time features with ActionCable, Background jobs with Sidekiq, API documentation. Rails makes building robust APIs fast and maintainable.
Absolutely. We handle: Rails upgrades to latest versions, Performance optimization, Security updates, Code refactoring, Feature additions, Architecture improvements. We can modernize your Rails app while maintaining functionality and improving performance.
Our process includes: Requirements gathering and planning, Architecture design, Development with code reviews, Comprehensive testing (unit, integration, E2E), Documentation (code and user), Deployment and DevOps setup, Post-launch support and maintenance. We follow Agile methodologies with regular demos and feedback cycles to ensure we're building exactly what you need.
Monthly Retainer ($500/mo + $125/hr): Best value for ongoing work. The $500/month retainer gives you ~4 hours/month plus access to our discounted $125/hr rate (37.5% savings vs. $200/hr). Perfect for maintenance, support, and regular feature additions. Note: The $125/hr rate is only available with a monthly retainer.
Weekly Rate ($3,500/wk): Best for dedicated, full-time development. Requires a minimum 1-month commitment. Perfect for faster delivery, team scaling, and long-term projects. Additional developers are $2,500/wk each.
One-Time Projects ($200/hr): For single projects without ongoing commitment. No retainer required, but you'll save 37.5% by choosing the monthly retainer option if you have ongoing needs.
We maintain high code quality through: Code reviews for every pull request, Comprehensive test coverage (aim for 80%+), Following Rails best practices and style guides, Automated linting and formatting, Regular refactoring, Documentation standards. We write code that's not just functional, but maintainable and scalable for the long term.
Absolutely. We frequently work as an extension of existing teams, providing Rails expertise, pair programming, code reviews, and knowledge transfer. We can integrate with your existing workflows, tools, and processes. Many clients use us to augment their team during busy periods or to bring Rails expertise they don't have in-house.
We provide: Complete codebase and documentation handoff, Training for your team, Post-launch support period (typically 30-90 days), Ongoing maintenance options (hourly or retainer), Emergency support availability. We're committed to your long-term success, not just delivering a project and walking away.
We believe in building the right relationships, not just closing deals. During your free consultation, we'll discuss your project goals, budget, timeline, and technical requirements. We work best with clients who have clear goals, realistic budgets, commitment to quality, and value long-term partnerships. Projects typically need a minimum budget of $500/month retainer (for $125/hr rate) or $3,500/week with 1-month minimum commitment (for dedicated development). If we're not a good match, we'll be honest and may recommend alternatives. No obligation—the consultation is free.
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