Ruby on Rails Developer

Title: Ruby on Rails Developer

Location: Fairfax, VA

Type: Full Time

Workplace: remote

Category: Software Engineering

Job Description:

Bixal will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require any accommodation as part of our recruitment process, please get in touch with us at Talent@bixal.com. You can expect a response from a team member within 24 hours during the regular work week and on the next operating day during the weekend or holidays.

Location

This role can work remotely from anywhere in the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US.Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship.

What will you do?

As a Ruby on Rails developer, you will drive the development and maintenance of mission-critical web applications. You will focus on utilizing your expertise in various technologies, including Ruby on Rails, node.js, AWS, Jekyll, Google Analytics, API development, test automation, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• • Develop and maintain robust and scalable web applications using Ruby on Rails and other relevant technologies.
  • Manage solutions on AWS, leveraging cloud services to ensure high availability, security, and performance of our applications.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, and translate them into technical specifications and features.
  • Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and other stakeholders to deliver innovative and user-friendly solutions.
  • Maintain APIs to facilitate seamless data exchange and integration with third-party services.
  • Implement and enhance test automation frameworks and write unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
  • Manage continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline the development and deployment process.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, identify performance bottlenecks, and optimize application performance.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices, and proactively suggest improvements to enhance the development process and product quality.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, plus at least 3 years of related experience in software development, with a focus on full-stack web development.
  • Proficiency in Ruby on Rails.
  • Strong knowledge of AWS services and best practices for cloud-based application development and deployment.
  • Experience in API development, ensuring adherence to RESTful principles and security standards.
  • Demonstrated experience in test automation and writing test cases using popular testing frameworks.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and experience with relevant tools (e.g., Jenkins, Travis CI).
  • Solid understanding of software design principles, patterns, and best practices.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Successful completion if a background investigation by the U.S. Government and meet eligibility requirements for suitability.

Nice to haves

• • Relevant certifications in AWS and other relevant technologies.
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with other programming languages and frameworks beyond Ruby on Rails and node.js.
  • Previous experience working in Agile development environments.

$80,000 – $95,000 a year

Perks & benefits

Competitive base salary

Flex hours

Work from home flexibility

401K with matching incentive

Parental Leave

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Flex Spending Account

Company provided short-term disability

Company provided life insurance

Commuter benefits

Generous PTO

11 Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

New business referral bonus

Please note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability.

Bixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and beyond.