Ruby on Rails Developer

• Application Development: Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Ruby on Rails code to develop high-quality web applications.

• Feature Implementation: Develop robust, scalable, and secure features for our web applications.

• Lifecycle Participation: Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, from planning and design to implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

• Best Practices: Follow best practices, including test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration, SCRUM, refactoring, and code standards, to ensure high-quality code and efficient development processes.

• Technology Integration: Drive continuous adoption and integration of relevant new technologies into design and development processes to enhance product quality and performance.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Proven work experience as a Ruby on Rails developer, with a strong track record of developing and maintaining web applications.

• Software Development: Demonstrable experience in software development, including designing and implementing complex applications.

• Front-End Technologies: Proficient in front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and jQuery, with the ability to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.

• Interactive Applications: Experience developing highly interactive applications, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.

• Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: A firm grasp of object-oriented analysis and design principles, enabling the creation of modular and maintainable code.

• Code Quality: Passion for writing great, simple, clean, and efficient code, with a focus on maintainability and readability.

• Databases: Good knowledge of relational databases, including experience with database design, optimization, and query performance tuning.

• NoSQL Databases: Working knowledge of NoSQL databases is a plus, allowing for flexibility in data storage solutions.

• Education: BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, providing a solid foundation in software development principles.

Preferred Skills:

• Testing Frameworks: Experience with testing frameworks such as RSpec or Minitest to ensure code reliability and quality.

• Version Control: Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git, to manage codebase changes effectively.

• Deployment: Familiarity with deployment processes and tools, including Capistrano, Docker, or Kubernetes, to manage application releases.

• Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile development environments, with a focus on iterative development and continuous improvement.

Personal Attributes:

• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively to overcome technical challenges.

• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, sharing knowledge and learning from others.

• Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies as the project demands.