Job description

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. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE • 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 • Experience using Redis/Memcache a plus • Experience with JavaScript, AngularJS or ReactJS a plus • Experience using Java a plus • Financial systems experience (accounting, payroll, etc.) a plus All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Requirements

Must-haves

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.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
3+ years of experience with hands-on core Ruby development
2+ years of experience using Grape
Experience using Rake
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
Working knowledge of Agile/SCRUM development methodologies and best practices
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Nice-to-haves

BSCS or equivalent required, advanced degree a plus
5+ years of experience using SQL and relational databases (Oracle or Postgres a plus)
Cloud based development (AWS is a plus)
Experience with role and rule based security and authentication tools and best-practices preferred (LDAP, single sign-on, etc.)
Experience using Redis/Memcache a plus
Experience with JavaScript, AngularJS or ReactJS a plus
Experience using Java a plus
Financial systems experience (accounting, payroll, etc.) a plus

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