Ruby on Rails Application Developer

We are seeking a Ruby on Rails Application Developer to be responsible for development, testing, and maintenance of applications utilizing Ruby on Rails and related technologies. Candidate will be required to write unit tests and create and execute SQL (PostgreSQL) queries to verify data and troubleshoot issues. Candidate will also be responsible for assisting with the development of software technical documentation including requirements specifications, design documents, and test plans.

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Demonstrated experience with front-end web development (JavaScript, JQuery)
• Demonstrated experience with Ruby as a programming platform to develop multi-tier web-based applications
• Experience with Sublime Text, Atom, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
• Experience working in Agile and Kanban environments
• Experience working within proper Software Configuration Management (SCM) processes, utilizing source code control, and change management software
• GIS functionality experience
• Infrastructure experience: AWS, Red Hat Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, Apache, Chef
• Requirements management experience: Leankit
• Strong SQL coding background; understanding of SQL statement optimization/tuning
• Understanding of Ruby Best Practices
• Version control experience: Git, Github
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Must be able to pass a Federal background investigation

Preferred

• Experience with developing APIs and Microservices
• Testing tool experience: Cucumber, Brakeman, RSpec
• Certification: Certified Scrum Developer (CSD)

• Provide support for the full life cycle of software product development
• Perform prototyping, system analysis, development, fielding, and maintenance of systems
• Develop, code, test, and debug new software or enhancements to existing software
• Evaluate new software products and technologies, and provide recommendations to enhance existing systems
• Conduct software testing to ensure satisfaction of application development requirements
• Support software quality assurance and configuration management activities
• Document software procedures and develop software reports, plans, and products, such as software development plans, software requirements specifications, software design documents, software development files, source code, version description documents, and test plans

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Washington DC area preferred
• This is position allows for partial telework