Associate Ruby on Rails Developer
Contract to Hire
Remote (EST Time Zone)
As a Ruby on Rails Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust and scalable backend platform. You will work closely with our cross-functional teams to develop high-quality software solutions that meet our clients' needs and contribute to the success of their projects.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the product management and design teams to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Design, develop, test, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Ruby on Rails code.
- Aid in massive restructuring of data schema design.
- Implement new features and enhance existing functionality to meet project objectives.
- Perform code reviews to ensure code quality, best practices, and adherence to coding standards.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance to deliver a seamless user experience.
- Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to continually improve the development process.
- Work in an Agile development environment, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 1 – 3 years of software development experience.
- Solid understanding of the Ruby programming language and Ruby on Rails framework.
- Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript React.
- Proficient in relational databases like PostgreSQL.
- Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.
- Knowledge of RESTful API design and integration.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD).
- Knowledge of cloud services, preferably AWS or Azure.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
What’s in it For You?
- Opportunity to take your career to the next level at a Fortune 15 health services company
- Opportunity for growth and upward leadership
- Paid Holidays
- Weekly Paychecks
