Ruby On Rails Developer

Job Profile Summary

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and development of new software in a client/server environment, for the operations staff of Orion. This position will utilize the system development life cycle to ensure delivery of concise, well tested, well thought out, and usable projects completed in a timely manner.

Experience Needed to Perform the Job

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Ruby on Rails.
• ASP.NET Web API, Entity Framework, C#, Restful Services, Web Services, and SQL Server in an application development role preferred. 
• Experience with AngularJS, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML preferred.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Designs, develops, tests and deploys applications by writing new code and improving existing code ensuring applications work properly. 
• Provides support for design, development and implementation of application development projects. 
• Understands and uses best practices and standard guidance. 
• Understands and debugs different tiers of the application, UI, API, and database. 
• Able to create and modify routine, low impact code. 
• Troubleshoots and debugs system inefficiencies. 
• Assists in maintaining databases accuracy and stability. 
• Identifies and troubleshoots issues with various sites or programming code and fix any resulting problems. 
• Secures applications against hacking vulnerabilities. 
• Maintains a high level of technical knowledge in all applicable programming languages and database formats. 
• Stays up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices. 
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex technical issues in collaboration with the broader engineering team. 
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive projects to successful completion within the specified timeframe. 
• Continuously optimizes and improves existing systems and processes for enhanced performance and efficiency.

Skills Needed to Perform the Job

• Knowledge of S.O.L.I.D. design principles and design patterns.  
• Knowledge of continuous integration, hosting infrastructures, and networking concepts.  

• Knowledge of PC architecture and operations, operating systems, networking database management and development, as well as high level of programming knowledge. 
• Knowledge of the various stages of the software development life cycle, definition of solution architecture, detailed design, solution development, testing and deployment. 
• Knowledge and solid understanding of object-oriented analysis, design and programming. 
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining careful attention to detail. 
• Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team environment. 
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines and address competing priorities. 
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. 
• Effective written, listening and verbal communication skills. 
• Effective problem solving and organizational skills. 

Education Needed to Perform the Job

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree.