Senior Ruby on Rails Developer

This is a hands-on position where you will be involved in requirements analysis, functional and technical design discussions, testing, proof-of-concept, working with partners, and more. This is not a task-based job; you will be responsible for successful outcomes and delivery. Strong fundamentals are a requirement, but you have to have more. You take responsibility; you feel a personal stake in the products you ship; you communicate responsibilities and scope clearly; you value integrity; you know how things work; you work for the success of the entire team; you thrive in uncertainty and strive to bring order to it; you have deep wisdom & judgement; you keep your eye on the ball; you build strong relationships; you are constantly looking to improve yourself and your team; you're prescient; and you have shipped products which millions of customers have used. Responsibilities: Build out new capabilities in an existing Ruby on Rails web application.Write consistent well thought out unit and system tests for all new featuresBuild out features that enhance existing CRUD operations of the existing evaluation data model and frameworkDeliver consistent simple solutions that correspond to the existing css and JS conventions in the platformEnhance the web UI with new user interfaces that make the collection of data intuitive for a wide audienceWrite performant solutions that prioritize the end customer’s satisfaction while using the web applicationRequirements: 5+ years of proficiency in Ruby on Rails web development.Strong SQL skills and particular familiarity with PostgresAbility to understand complex Rails controllersAbility to develop features that include nested attributes of Rails modelsAbility to properly utilize bootstrap jsUnderstands how to properly utilize Active Job frameworksto offload out of band tasksStrong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations and virtual teams.BS/BA or equivalent degree in computer science or similar(preferred).What we offer: Opportunity to work on bleeding-edge projectsWork with a highly motivated and dedicated teamCompetitive salaryBenefits package - medical insuranceProfessional development opportunitiesNB: Placement and Staffing Agencies need not apply. We do not work with C2C at this time. At this moment, we are not able to process H1B transfers. Applicants with CPT and OPT visas are welcome to apply. About Us: Grid Dynamics is a leading provider of technology consulting, agile co-creation, scalable engineering and data science services for Fortune 500 corporations undergoing digital transformation. We work in close collaboration with our clients on digital transformation initiatives that span strategy consulting, early prototypes and enterprise-scale delivery of new digital platforms. We help organizations become more agile and create innovative digital products and experiences using deep expertise in emerging technology, top global engineering talent, lean software development practices, and high-performance product culture. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with over 2000 technologists located in engineering delivery centers throughout the US, Central and Eastern Europe, Grid Dynamics has architected and delivered some of the most extensive digital transformation programs in the retail, technology and financial sectors to help its clients win market share, shorten time to market and reduce costs of digital operations on a massive scale. To learn more about Grid Dynamics, visit www.griddynamics.com, or follow us on Twitter @GridDynamics.

Key Skills

• CSS
• Ruby
• Ruby on Rails
• PostgreSQL
• JavaScript