Ruby Software Engineer

Overview

We are looking for a Software Engineer-Ruby that will help to build our client’s next generation of web-based products and services while working closely with other talented engineers. The ideal candidate will be versatile and highly motivated with a strong sense of commitment and teamwork. A background in financial systems is preferred, as is development experience in an iterative, Agile/SCRUM environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• As part of a small team, build and enhance financial business application software for the entertainment industry
• Work closely with QA, business analysts and customers to design and implement new feature requests
• Follow best practices related to coding, testing and building software using Ruby in a continuous integration environment
• As part of a team, implement large, complex enterprise software systems from the ground up
• Recommend new technologies, tools and standards to improve efficiency and productivity within the team
• Research, test, and implement new technologies to support the application architecture.

BSCS or equivalent required, advanced degree a plus

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• 3+ years of experience with hands-on core Ruby development
• 5+ years of experience using SQL and relational databases (Oracle or Postgres a plus)

• 2+ years of experience using Grape
• Experience using Rake
• Cloud based development (AWS is a plus)

• Experience building large, multi-tenant web based and/or client server applications
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs
• Expert knowledge of OOD, design patterns, data structures and algorithms
• Experience with role and rule based security and authentication tools and best-practices preferred (LDAP, single sign-on, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Agile/SCRUM development methodologies and best practices

Financial systems experience (accounting, payroll, etc.) a plus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.