Essential Functions

• Translate product strategy into detailed development requirements for prototype, construction, and final product for the development team

• Collaborate closely with production, marketing, implementation teams, and sales teams on the development, QA, and release of software products

• Troubleshoot bugs and complex system requirements

• Implement designs and UI/UX improvements

• Provide timely and accurate status updates on testing progress, issues, and overall project health to project stakeholders.

• Assist in maintaining and updating test environments and test data.

• ​​Stay current with industry trends and best practices in software development methodologies.

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science, a related degree, or equivalent practical experience of 3+ years.

• 3+ years of professional programming experience

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated proficiency in object-oriented programming and how to apply them in Ruby for modular, maintainable code.

• Experience with SQL and Active Record, understanding database relationships, migrations, and optimizations.

• Managing code with Git, including branching, merging, and pull requests to facilitate collaborative development.

• Knowledge of RSpec or MiniTest for unit testing, as well as debugging techniques using tools like Pry, Byebug, and Rails console.

• Experience with building and consuming APIs (REST and GraphQL), and understanding JSON, XML, and serialization.

• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Tailwind and frameworks like React or Vue.js for integrating front-end elements with back-end code.

• Knowledge of web security and how to implement secure code practices in Ruby applications.

• Identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements in Ruby and Rails applications to optimize site performance

• Basic knowledge of deployment processes, server management, and using CI/CD tools (e.g., Docker, Jenkins) for streamlined code deployment.