Ruby on Rails Developer

Associate Ruby on Rails DeveloperContract to Hire Remote (EST Time Zone)

As a Ruby on Rails Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust and scalable backend platform. You will work closely with our cross-functional teams to develop high-quality software solutions that meet our clients' needs and contribute to the success of their projects.

Responsibilities:Collaborate with the product management and design teams to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.Design, develop, test, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Ruby on Rails code.Aid in massive restructuring of data schema design.Implement new features and enhance existing functionality to meet project objectives.Perform code reviews to ensure code quality, best practices, and adherence to coding standards.Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance to deliver a seamless user experience.Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to continually improve the development process.Work in an Agile development environment, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).1 – 3 years of software development experience.Solid understanding of the Ruby programming language and Ruby on Rails framework.Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript React.Proficient in relational databases like PostgreSQL.Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.Knowledge of RESTful API design and integration.Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Nice to Have:Experience with test-driven development (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD).Knowledge of cloud services, preferably AWS or Azure.Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.Understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. What’s in it For You?Opportunity to take your career to the next level at a Fortune 15 health services companyOpportunity for growth and upward leadershipPaid HolidaysWeekly Paychecks

ABOUT EIGHT ELEVEN: At Eight Eleven, our business is people. Relationships are at the center of what we do. A successful partnership is only as strong as the relationship built. We’re your trusted partner for IT hiring, recruiting and staffing needs. For over 16 years, Eight Eleven has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customize our search based upon your company's unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 21 major hubs around the nation, Eight Eleven finds the people best-suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Eight Eleven promise. Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Key Skills

• Frontend
• Ruby on Rails