Job description
We are currently seeking amotivatedSenior Rubyon Rails Developerto help build and support custom applications. Theideal candidate would become part of an elite team of other talented software developers assigned to work on various project teams ataFortune500Mediacompany in NYC. Your strengths in both back-end and front-end development are key(but more focused on back-end).
At Railroad19, you will be part of a team that values your work and gives you the tools you need to succeed. Our headquarters is in Saratoga Springs, New York, but this position allows for telecommuting from your home(REMOTE).Railroad19 provides competitive compensation and excellent benefits.Opportunities for careeradvancement. Major Responsibilities:
Understand our client’s fast-moving business requirements
Negotiate appropriate solutions with multiple stake-holders
Write and maintain complex, mission-critical software
Write tests for software written in Ruby andJavaScript
Deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software; contribute technically to projects
Support and troubleshoot issues (process and system) related and implements sustainable corrective actions
Identify new opportunities, tools, and services to enhance the custom software platform
Serve as a subject matter expert in software development
Minimaltravel required
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum6years of software development experience withat least4yearsRuby on Rails development experience focused on the back end in Ruby.
Strong JavaScript skills
Experience developing with at least one major JavaScript library (examples include: jQuery, Angular, Backbone)
Experience with testing libraries such asRspecand Jasmine
Must be familiar with VCS such asGit, and withPull-Request/Peer Review processes
Strong knowledge of relational databases and SQL
Strong team-building, vendor and customer relations skills
Desired Skills & Experience:
Java Development
Experience working within a Continuous Integration environment, such as Jenkins or Travis CI
CSS, SASS and User Interface Design
Angular experience in particular a strong plus
